Philip Larry Cofer

Mr. Philip Larry Cofer, age 65 of Sugar Hill, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Gwinnett Medical Center following a brief illness.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 11am at the Buford First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Broadlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, January 3, 2011 from 2-4 pm and 5-8 pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Cofer was born May 29, 1945 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Pinkney B. and Janet Tribble Cofer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Chitwood Cofer. He was a retired supervisor from E.R. Snell Construction Company of Snellville, GA. He graduated from Baker High School in Columbus, GA and was a graduate of the University of Georgia. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Buford First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Cofer is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Heather and Chris Howington of Flowery Branch; Holly and Randy Fowler of Gray, GA; two grandsons, Zach and Tyler and special companion Julia Higgins.

Flowers will be accepted, however, Memorial contributions may be made to the Buford First United Methodist Church, 285 East Main Street, Buford, Georgia 30518

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway Flowery Branch, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com