Felton Lavon Coggins

Felton L. Coggins, 78, of Lake Park, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020, following a brief illness after a period of declining health. He was a lifelong resident of this area, born in Echols County on October 26, 1941 to the late James Perry Coggins and Willie Lee Rogers Coggins. He grew up on a dairy farm in Echols County and graduated from Lake Park High School in 1959. He went on to graduate from ABAC in the early 1960’s with a degree in Agricultural Business. He returned to work on the family farm and at Coggins Farm Supply until his retirement in 2013. He continued working with his sons until his health prevented him very recently. He loved watching Dirt Track Racing, taking care of his cows, and fishing with Patches, his trusty companion. He was a member of Enoch Creek Church and was a true man of faith who lived to show his love for Jesus and his fellow man. A man of high character who positively impacted everyone he crossed paths with.
Mr. Coggins is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara C. Coggins, of Echols County; son and daughter in law Kevin L. and Amy Coggins, of Lake Park; son and daughter in law Mike and Penny Coggins, of Echols County; his grandchildren Kiep (fiancée Cora) Coggins, of Echols County, Colby Warren of Valdosta, Brinson Coggins, of Lake Park, Callie Warren of Lake Park, Kameron (Cody) Harwell of Echols County, James Michael Coggins, II, of Echols County; a brother and sister in law Gerald and Sara Coggins, of Echols County; several nieces and nephews; and a special sister in law Pat Coggins Butler, of Echols County. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Edwin Coggins.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Carter Cemetery with Reverend Zack Corbett officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. The family also requests that everyone wear masks and respect social distancing at the visitation and funeral. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. McLane Lakewood Funeral Home.