Patrick Eugene Coberly

July 14, 1956 - July 28, 2017

Patrick Eugene "Pat" Coberly, 61, of Hoopeston, IL, formerly of Paris, IL and Chrisman, IL, passed away at 3:40 A.M. Friday July 28, 2017 at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. He was born July 14, 1956 in Denver, CO, the son of William and Jean (Byrd) Gunnett. He married Mary Hoch on August 12, 1978 in Paris, IL. She survives in Hoopeston. He is survived by one daughter, Dawn (Brad) Lawver of Georgetown, IL; one sister-in-law, Sherry Gunnett of Mishawaka, IN; two grandchildren, Whitley (John) Klaber and Brandon (Leather) Huff; three great-grandchildren, Mady, Annabell and Jaxson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one step-brother, Ralph Gunnett. Pat was a truck driver for 12 years, driving for JB Hunt and later for Raven's Trucking until his retirement. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Paris, IL, but attended St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston. He loved reading and enjoyed going to the Hoopeston Public Library. Pat also enjoyed watching the History channel, doing carpentry work, spending time with his family and loved his dog. Per his wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held. Memorials may be made in Pat's memory to the Hoopeston Public Library 110 N. 4th St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.