Jeffrey Allen Coldren

Jeffrey Allen Coldren, age 50 of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Hilliard, Ohio, passed in his sleep on June 9, 2011 at home.

Jeff was the loving husband of Catherine (Katy) Jacobs-Coldren and devoted father of Addison and Clarissa Coldren.

Jeff was born April 1, 1961 to James Thomas and Nancy Lee (Kensicki) Coldren. He attended J.W. Reason Elementary School, St. Brendon Catholic School, and Bishop Waterson High School. Jeff was a certified fabricator and worked many years at the Tarrier Steel Co., where his brother Jim taught him the trade before moving to Gallipolis.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Thomas and Nancy Lee (Kensicki) Coldren , grandmother Ruth Kensicki Pearson Gray, and his oldest brother James T. Coldren Jr.

In addition to his wife and children, Jeff is survived by his brother Joseph M. (Nancy) Coldren, of West Bloomfield, MI, nieces Julie, Danielle, and Molly Coldren, uncle Pete (Nancy) Kensicki of Bowie, MD, cousins Wayne, Linda, and Diana Kensicki, nephews Jason Coldren and Aaron Coldren, brothers-in-law Thomas (Missy) Jacobs, John (Christi) Jacobs of Hilliard, Paul Jacobs of Columbus, sister-in-law Sue (David) Grant of Columbus, nieces and nephews David, Kali, Ethan, Gena, Josh, Seth, Zach, Selena, Henry, Lexi, and Luke, and special friends Art Carman and Leonard Mollohan.

Jeff was a good friend to many and he never hesitated to lend a hand to anyone in need. His mother told of how he gave his brand new winter coat to a child in his class who had none. Jeff knew he had an old one at home that he could wear. He is deeply loved and will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be 6:00 PM. Monday June 13, 2011 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home 810 2nd. Ave. Gallipolis, with Monsignor William Myers officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4-6 PM.
An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com