James Henry Coakley Jr. (Shorty)
June 28, 1942 - February 10, 2026
James Henry Coakley Jr. (Shorty) Obituary
Erin, TN - James "Shorty" Henry Coakley, Jr., age 83 of Erin, TN passed away February 10, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
James entered this life on June 28, 1942 in Houston County, TN, son to the late James H. Coakley, Sr. and Mildred Clark Coakley.
James leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Sue Dortch Coakley; children, Beverly (Danny) Hardin, Dawn (Robbie) McDowell; grandchildren, Meagan (Ashlee) Dobbins, Will (Gracie) McDowell, Jill McDowell, Kristy Hardin, Heath (Caitlin) Hardin; great-grandchildren, Audrey Matlock, Arie Mae Matlock, Sloane Dobbins, Isla Dobbins, Harper Hardin, and Camryn Hardin.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Bradley officiating.
The Coakley family received friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of service Friday afternoon.
Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, 4639 West Main Street, Erin, TN 37061, (931) 289-4277, navefuneralhomes.com.
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Erin, TN - James "Shorty" Henry Coakley, Jr., age 83 of Erin, TN passed away February 10, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
James entered this life on June 28, 1942 in Houston County, TN, son to the late James H. Coakley, Sr. and Mildred Clark Coakley.
James leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Sue Dortch Coakley; child
Published on February 17, 2026 in the Houston County Herald
Events
Visitation
Friday, February 13, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebration of Life Service
Friday, February 13, 2026
1:00 pm
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In Memory of James Henry Coakley Jr. (Shorty)