Philip "Tippy" George Coyne Jr.'s Obituary
Philip “Tippy” George Coyne, Jr. passed away peacefully into the arms of the Heavenly Father on October 8, 2021. He was 70 years young.
Phil was an avid Louisiana sportsman, a volunteer pilot, a talented guitarist, and a dedicated husband to his wife Corlis for over 46 years. Born on May 30, 1951, Phil was raised in Gretna, Louisiana by his mother Lois and father Philip Coyne, Sr. He went on to join the U.S. Air force and serve in Vietnam. Phil and Corlis married on September 6, 1975, and he went on to a 35-year long career in the oil industry, retiring as Senior Vice President of Key Energy Services. After retirement, Phil dedicated his services as a pilot and served as Vice President of the Pilots for Patients organization. He completed over 80 flights to provide free transportation to patients needing diagnosis and treatments at medical facilities not available to them locally. A lifelong Lutheran, Phil truly felt it was his Christian mission to help all those he could.
Phil was preceded in death by his parents Philip and Lois Coyne and his sister, Erin. He is survived by his beloved wife, Corlis; brothers, Jody (Margie) and David (Connie); sister, Bonnie Wilson (Greg); son Benjamin Coyne; daughters, Brandie Morgan (Richard) and Erin Hughes (Tyler); and his four beautiful grandchildren, Hannah Riley, William Philip, Finn Thomas, and Virginia Belle.
“Tippy,” as he was known by his closest friends and family, will be dearly missed for his charming nature, big meals, tall tales, catch phrases, and gigantic heart. There will truly never be another man like him.
Due to COVID-19, social distancing is encouraged and masks are required to attend services.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Tippy’s life at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Tuesday beginning at 9:00 AM until service time.
If friends desire, a donation can be made in Phil’s name to the Pilots for Patients organization, https://www.pilotsforpatients.org/.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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