Mr. William Keith Cofield passed away on May 19, 2022.
The family will receive friends at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 1951 Gadsden Hwy Birmingham, AL 35235. The viewing will be on May 25, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. The chapel Services will be on May 25, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST. A graveside service will follow at Alabama National Cemetery 3133 Hwy 119 Montevallo, AL 35115, on May 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. CST.
Keith is survived by his son Jarrad, daughter-in-law Colleen and grandchildren Michelle and Dwight.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jo, and father, Oliver.
Keith was born on June 13, 1948, and grew up in Minor. He resided in Pinson at the time of his death, living with his extended family: Linda Cofield, Amanda Davis, Leda Dimperio, and Tina McCarty. Keith served honorably in the US Army as an active-duty soldier, completing two combat tours before separating from active duty. He re-joined the Army National Guard, where he continued his career into retirement on March 31, 1998. Keith was also a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy for 24 years, working with his lifelong friend and brother in arms, Willie Hill, who lives in Morris. Keith retired from the police department on April 1, 2005. Keith loved spending time with his family, and was an amazing Father and Grandfather; and will be missed fiercely.