David L. Coggin

David LeRoy Coggin, 82, was welcomed into Heaven on Friday, September 13, 2024. A celebration of a life well-lived will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Roswell Baptist Church, 700 E. Berrendo Rd, with a fellowship to follow. David was born December 22, 1941, to Roy and Anna Mae (Johnson) Coggin. He lived somewhat a tough early life, growing up and working hard alongside his parents to maintain his family’s cattle ranch in Prairieview, NM. He graduated from Lovington High School in 1959. The summer after he finished high school, he and his best friend installed in-door plumbing for his parents. He married his life-long love, Vivian Lee (Ford), on March 10,1962 and according to him, they had 4 beautiful daughters. He worked in different jobs, including insurance, the oil field and running his own carpet cleaning business before settling into a long-term career of long-haul truck driving. The first four years, the road was especially long and lonely, then Lee joined him, and they drove together for 10 years. After retiring, he drove a school bus until his health prevented him from doing so. He had a fun and free spirit, and other than his family, he didn’t take things too seriously. Those who knew David knew he had a quick wit and was always wanting to bring laughter, a smile or at least make someone else’s day a bit better. He was a proud husband, father and grandfather. At a family gathering he shared “I’ve seen lots of beautiful places and even got to explore Alaska, but nothing is better than this right here.” He loved to play games, especially 42, and he could count dominos like no one else. He could practically tell you what was in your hand and laugh as he knew he ‘had your number’. He also enjoyed socializing with his church family and friends at the local cafe. David lives on in the hearts of his wife, Lee; children: Antoinette (and Jim) Rowin, Rhonda McDaniel, Shonda Green, Randi (and Joshua) Bartz; grandchildren: Josh (and Nancy) Rowin, Kyle Rowin, Kristen (and Edgar) Pecero, Kevin (and Riley) McDaniel, Victoria Green (Ray Gonzalez), Andrew Scott Green, and Samantha (and Jeremy) Brown; and great-grandchildren: Emmy, Francesca, Meilah, Eli, Noah, Avery, Theodore, Isaiah, Emma, Sofia, Maximus and Devonte. David was preceded in death by his grandparents: Levi and Melvina (Griffith) Coggin and Benjamin C. and Emily Jane (Summerville) Johnson; his parents: Roy and Anna Mae (Johnson) Coggin; and his son-in-law, Charles “Chuck” W. Green. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Pastor David Walden, and the Roswell Baptist Church family, the Albertson’s family, Maureen with Gentiva, and the many other friends who have shared their kind and loving support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Christian ministry services, American Diabetes Association, or the Roswell Baptist Church in his honor, if you are able and wish to do so. Please also consider taking a moment to share a kind thought or memory with his family at www.andersonbethany.com.

David L. Coggin

December 22, 1941 - September 13, 2024