Obituary of Dalton G. Cofield

Obituary Notice Funeral services for Dalton G. Cofield age 89 of Graham will be held Tuesday November 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM from Benefield Funeral Chapel with Billy Fred Lipham and J. L. Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in the Harmony Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Cofield passed away Sunday November 11, 2012 at his residence after suffering a recent fall. Mr. Cofield is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Mary Nell Carter Cofield of Graham whom he remained devoted to and is the one person he said he could not live without. One daughter Nancy ( Tommie) Simpson of New Site: one son Tommy ( Rita) Cofield of Graham: one sister Imodean Lovvorn of Newell: one brother Eddie Cofield of Newell: six grandchildren Shandee Cofield Herring, Tim Cofield, Christa Simpson, Ashley Simpson, Stacey Nuckolls, Brent Nuckolls and many great grandchildren. Caregivers Lynn Smith, his niece, and Pam Kimbrell who became a dear friend, both have aided him and his wife since Mary Nell's stroke. Pallbearers will be Tommie Simpson, Ashley Simpson, Tim Cofield, Stacey Nuckolls, Brent Nuckolls, Joey Lipham and Nathan Kimbrell. Mr. Cofield was born December 17, 1922 the son of Millard and Ina Lee Stewart Cofield. He was a farmer and member of Harmony Congregational Methodist Church. Dalton loved children and kept plenty of candy and chewing gum in his overall pockets ready to pass out to any little hands nearby. His hearty laugh became infectious when playing with them. He spent his life farming and enjoyed eating vegetables from his own garden and sharing them with many friends and family. His sweet tooth took great pleasure in a variety of cakes, especially coconut, and all kinds of candy, pies and ice cream. He usually kept bottles of cold RC Cola on hand and frequently took a sip of water from the metal dipper hanging on a little nail over the kitchen sink. Although Dalton only attended school through the eighth grade, his mind was sharp. He was very good with numbers and words and became a regular participant of solving puzzles on the Wheel of Fortune each evening. He drove a truck and a tractor. It was his only way to ride. Taking care of his cattle brought him great joy. He knew the meaning of a hard day's labor and kept a good dog at his side. Dalton loved to take a walk around the farm and never went outside without a hat. He always had time for company and was glad to sit around loafing and talking. He took his last breath at his home on the farm where he spent most of his life. He will be remembered as a good and caring man and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers Daucie, Ray, Ted and Ocie Cofield. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home- Wedowee on Monday November 12, 2012 from 6 till 8 PM. The family will accept flowers or donations may be made to Harmony Congregational Methodist Church. Benefield Funeral Home of Wedowee in charge of the arrangements. Leave online condolences at www.benefieldfhwedowee.com