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In memory of
Jared "Jay" Starbuck Coffin
April 8, 1968 - October 2, 2022
Apr 8, 1968 - Oct 2, 2022
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The world lost one of its most critical minds, tenderest hearts, sharpest wits, and keenest eyes on Sunday, October 2nd.
Health challenges - both physical & mental - dimmed his spark over the past year, but he dealt with them on his terms - by thoroughly researching the facts, facing the realities, and being brutally honest about what he would and would not accept. He possessed a rare combination of love for life and a …
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From an Art School droog and fellow lifelong creative, sending love and condolences to your family, and safe passage to…
From an Art School droog and fellow lifelong creative, sending love and condolences to your family,…
From an Art School droog and fellow lifelong creative, sending l…
This is the best written obituary I've ever read and that's saying a lot. I was not a close friend of Jared's but alway…
This is the best written obituary I've ever read and that's saying a lot. I was not a close friend …
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From one of your yoga students from long ago - Maria Gillen - my heart and prayers and support are with you all.
From one of your yoga students from long ago - Maria Gillen - my heart and prayers and support are …
From one of your yoga students from long ago - Maria Gillen - my…
This is a beautifully written memorial! Captures the magic of his life. His full life. I loved every single detail y…
This is a beautifully written memorial! Captures the magic of his life. His full life. I loved e…
This is a beautifully written memorial! Captures the magic of h…
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Native Plant Rescue Squad of Knoxville
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What causes did Jared care about most?
Native Plant Rescue Squad in Knoxville, TN.
Native Plant Rescue Squad in Knoxville, TN.
Native Plant Rescue Squad in Knoxville, TN.
What were Jared's favorite ways to spend free time?
Wandering the trails & rivers in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Wandering the trails & rivers in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Wandering the trails & rivers in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
What were Jared's favorite songs or musical artists?
Steely Dan, Art of Noise, Kate Bush
Steely Dan, Art of Noise, Kate Bush
Steely Dan, Art of Noise, Kate Bush
What were Jared's favorite books?
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Timeline
Born
April 8th, 1968
Passed away
October 2nd, 2022
Knoxville, TN
Survived by
Jennifer Beyt Coffin
Wife
Maxfield Coffin
Son
Angeline Coffin
Mother
Tristram Coffin
Brother
Andrea Coffin
Sister
Jennifer Coffin
Sister
Jawad Hijazi
Son-in-law
Lila Hijazi
Granddaughter
Starling Carter
Daughter
Predeceased by
Lewis Coffin
Father
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Cause of death
Suicide
Method of disposition
Cremation
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