Donald "Don" Lindon Cofer Sr

October 18, 1942 - January 31, 2020

Donald “Don” Lindon Cofer, Sr., 77, of McDonough, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020. Don was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church. He had various hobbies which included working in his shop, horseback riding, Civil War reenactments, an avid shooter, playing his guitar, visiting the National Parks, and he enjoyed all kinds of history. Don proudly served his country for 8 years in the US Army, he spent over 15 years in law enforcement and retired from the Hampton City Police Department. He was born in Porterdale, GA to the late Ralph and Ada (Maloy) Cofer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant son. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Mary Ann Cofer of McDonough; son and daughter-in-law, Don, Jr. and Nancy Cofer of McDonough; daughters and sons-in-law, Karrie and Keith Cromer of McDonough and Amanda and Cory Baldwin of Waycross; grandchildren, Caitlyn Cofer, Aubrey (Austin) Willingham, Clayton Cofer, Caleb Cofer, Ashley Cameron, Jerrie Marie Baldwin and Logan Baldwin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shelva and Bill McGibony of Oxford, and Bonnie and Gary Teavers of McDonough. Funeral Services for Don will be held Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 2 pm in the Chapel of Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Brian McCollough officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be made online at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.