Dennis James Coggins was born on February 19, 1963 and departed this life on December 6, 2018 at the age of 55 years, 9 months and 17 days.  He was the youngest child of eight, born to Norma “Barks” Coggins and Willie Coggins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents Roy and Emma Barks, his maternal great grandmother Neely Crites, one sister Patsy Sue Coggins, one nephew Thomas Clifton Coggins, and one brother-in-law, Kenneth Miller

He leaves behind two brothers: Tommy (and Rita) Coggins of Florida, and Glen (and Debbie) Coggins of Bloomfield;  four sisters: Donna Miller of Alabama, Judith Coggins of Dexter, Kay (and Jim) Coffey of Cape Girardeau, and Peggy (and David) Currie of Dexter, two nieces: Rebecca Horsley and Rachel Coffey; four nephews: Jim Currie, Michael Currie, Brian Coggins, and Bobby Coffey; three great nieces: Maddilyn and Brynlee Coggins, and Michalie Currie; two great nephews: Braxton Coggins and Michael Currie Jr; and a host of other friends and relatives.

There was a graveside memorial service at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday May 26th, 2019 at Cross Roads Church near Lowndes, MO.  Reverend Frank Radford will officiate and special singing will be provided by the Skaggs Family.  Church service and dinner following.  Everyone is invited.

Rest In Peace Little Brother.  You will forever be remembered and never forgotten!

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.