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  • Pobilly
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2014
    • 4929

    #106
    I will miss his Saturday night sign off each time. Ask us to be safe and go to church and worship the Lord. He was for sure one person along with several others on here that I came to just discuss things with them.
    Proverbs 25:24

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    • Pobilly
      Senior Member
      • Oct 2014
      • 4929

      #107
      Father we lift up our friends here on WCN that were close to Steve. He was truly a Lighthouse to all. We ask for his family and all our friends here that they feel your love and caring for each of us. Lord be with those that are dealing with this horrible thing. We ask the we always remember the good words he would speak or type here. Thank you Lord for my short interactions with Steve and with all the people here at WCN. We pray for peace and spiritual healing for all dealing with his passing. We know you have a time and a purpose for all things. Thank you Father you are truly the GREAT SPIRIT / FATHER OF ALL THE UNIVERSE. In Jesus name, Amen.
      Proverbs 25:24

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      • Burly Peters
        Member
        • Jul 2025
        • 55

        #108
        I remember Lighthouse. Nobody loved Kentucky more. I'm sorry to hear this news. Very sorry.

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        • KentuckyWild2020
          Senior Member
          • Dec 2020
          • 4120

          #109
          Some reason I overlooked this thread, sorry to hear about Lighthouse Steve, truly am,prayers to his family and friends.



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          • wildcatdon
            Senior Member
            • Nov 2014
            • 195

            #110
            My prayers are with you Steve. So sorry to hear.

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            • Catsrock
              Senior Member
              • Oct 2014
              • 5560

              #111
              For all the new members who never interacted with Steve—I know others have noted that he was a retired basketball official. But he was a pretty accomplished one who was tasked with evaluating other officials after he was no longer calling games himself. Countless times this board would be blowing up after an egregious call went against us in a UK game. Then Steve would interject with the official’s point of view on the play. I may not have always agreed with his take but it was clear he knew more about the rules than I did.

              In the last few years he was still standing up for officials quite often while blaming the NCAA for how they were forcing interpretation of the rules.

              No one rooted harder for the Cats in all sports. That, his love for his family and his unwavering faith in his savior are what you would think of every time you’d see one of his posts.

              I always truly appreciated him giving me permission to go turkey hunting on his family land in western KY—where I believe his brother still lives?? Unfortunately I never made it down there—really busy that time of year and is a bunch of miles from my home. But was so kind of him to offer. Really good guy who will not soon be forgotten by us old timers of WCN.

              RIP old friend. Hope to watch the Cats with you again some day.

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              • Matt Dillon
                Administrator
                • Oct 2014
                • 49609

                #112
                Originally posted by WildcatRick
                Sorry to bring this news, but lighthouse has passed.

                Once arrangements are made I think we should pass the hat and send flowers or do something for the family.
                Count me in.
                Philippians 4:11-4:13

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                • KentuckyWild2020
                  Senior Member
                  • Dec 2020
                  • 4120

                  #113
                  Originally posted by Catsrock
                  For all the new members who never interacted with Steve—I know others have noted that he was a retired basketball official. But he was a pretty accomplished one who was tasked with evaluating other officials after he was no longer calling games himself. Countless times this board would be blowing up after an egregious call went against us in a UK game. Then Steve would interject with the official’s point of view on the play. I may not have always agreed with his take but it was clear he knew more about the rules than I did.

                  In the last few years he was still standing up for officials quite often while blaming the NCAA for how they were forcing interpretation of the rules.

                  No one rooted harder for the Cats in all sports. That, his love for his family and his unwavering faith in his savior are what you would think of every time you’d see one of his posts.

                  I always truly appreciated him giving me permission to go turkey hunting on his family land in western KY—where I believe his brother still lives?? Unfortunately I never made it down there—really busy that time of year and is a bunch of miles from my home. But was so kind of him to offer. Really good guy who will not soon be forgotten by us old timers of WCN.

                  RIP old friend. Hope to watch the Cats with you again some day.
                  Man, I'm just sick with this news. I knew he was in the hospital and on the road to recovery but didn't realize it turned for the worse until last night.


                  Edit:: Great post Catsrock, very well said.

                  Last edited by KentuckyWild2020; 07-04-2025, 11:51 AM.

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                  • TrueblueCATfan
                    Senior Member
                    • Oct 2014
                    • 16267

                    #114
                    Originally posted by Catsrock
                    For all the new members who never interacted with Steve—I know others have noted that he was a retired basketball official. But he was a pretty accomplished one who was tasked with evaluating other officials after he was no longer calling games himself. Countless times this board would be blowing up after an egregious call went against us in a UK game. Then Steve would interject with the official’s point of view on the play. I may not have always agreed with his take but it was clear he knew more about the rules than I did.

                    In the last few years he was still standing up for officials quite often while blaming the NCAA for how they were forcing interpretation of the rules.

                    No one rooted harder for the Cats in all sports. That, his love for his family and his unwavering faith in his savior are what you would think of every time you’d see one of his posts.

                    I always truly appreciated him giving me permission to go turkey hunting on his family land in western KY—where I believe his brother still lives?? Unfortunately I never made it down there—really busy that time of year and is a bunch of miles from my home. But was so kind of him to offer. Really good guy who will not soon be forgotten by us old timers of WCN.

                    RIP old friend. Hope to watch the Cats with you again some day.
                    what a awesome post Catsrock

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                    • DA#23
                      Administrator
                      • Oct 2014
                      • 7342

                      #115
                      Here is the link for Steve’s obituary:

                      View Woodrow S. "Steve" Coffman, Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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                      • blueheretic
                        Senior Member
                        • Jul 2025
                        • 569

                        #116
                        RIP my friend

                        May God take you into his bosom and bless you eternally.
                        "I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you."

                        Genghis Khan

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                        • capcat
                          Senior Member
                          • Oct 2014
                          • 2202

                          #117
                          Originally posted by blueheretic
                          RIP my friend

                          May God take you into his bosom and bless you eternally.
                          Hello, Dave!

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                          • capcat
                            Senior Member
                            • Oct 2014
                            • 2202

                            #118
                            Originally posted by matt colvin
                            Here is the link for Steve’s obituary:

                            https://www.newcomerkentuckiana.com/...row-coffman-jr
                            Thank you for this, matt!

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                            • capcat
                              Senior Member
                              • Oct 2014
                              • 2202

                              #119
                              Originally posted by Matt Dillon

                              Count me in.
                              Same here.

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                              • capcat
                                Senior Member
                                • Oct 2014
                                • 2202

                                #120
                                I notice the family has requested donations in his honor to Cabbage Patch Settlement House, St Jude’s, or flowers to the family. I’ll be in touch with you all.
                                Last edited by capcat; 07-11-2025, 12:33 AM.

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