Antonio Cornelius Coefield

In Loving Memory “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him,and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Antonio Cornelius Coefield, 68, was born September 27, 1955 to the late George and Dorothy Coefield. He departed this life on March 4, 2024 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by Sisters Faye Coefield, Patricia Plummer, and Brother Junius Coefield. Tony graduated from Norview High School in Norfolk, VA (Member of ROTC) and went on to graduate from Norfolk State University. He honed his masonry skills at NSU, and formed Coefield Masonry his own company. He also taught Masonry at the Vocational School in Norfolk, VA. His father was a brick layer and Tony shared with friends (work skills) and sometimes worked with his father and twin brother (that was always entertaining). Riding with Tony, whether in Norfolk or Richmond he would always point out the work he did. He had some fine work over the years until his illness and took great pride in his work. Tony had a wonderful laugh and bold spirit. He and his twin brother loved to challenge each other and it was a close bond whether he was in Norfolk or Richmond. Tony always joked Al took all the food because he was born first. He enjoyed entertaining RIR race fans (for a small fee). He also loved to smoke turkey that he would prepare on the pit he built at their home in Richmond. He loved to travel to Jamaica with Raejeanna, exploring the islands and the people. Over the years he enjoyed going to concerts with his brother and sister when we all lived in Norfolk and he would always make sure Glenda was alright because he had to answer to his mom if not. He was the life of the party at neighborhood cookouts and parties. He had a great smile that warmed your heart. He was an avid sports fan, he always said he taught his sister tennis and table tennis because he was great at it all if he told it. He and a neighbor were the only Cincinnati Bengal fans and as the Bengals got better his support for them got louder. We went to the NCAA Championship Game in Richmond together because I got tickets from work, the game the backboard was smashed, and he had the best time ever, couldn’t stop talking about it. Tony was also a master storyteller, he would tell you a story and the specifics could change over time, but he would tell it anyway. Tony relocated to Richmond 27 years ago where he shared a home with RaeJeanna Richardson, his devoted life partner. They have a dog named Tito the light of their life. Tito is looking for Tony as he see’s visitors come and go. Raejeanna and Tony often had cookouts or family dinners and Tito was always nearby for any food that might come his way, and Raejeanna would playfully call him (“Beggar”). Tony made friends when he immediately arrived in Richmond and adapted to his new city as well. He shared his skills and knowledge as they shared with him as well. He always knew somebody he could call to do odd jobs or work on his truck. Tony was kind, protective, talented, smart, frank, charismatic, and adventurous, loved by all and he loved his family and friends. Antonio Cornelius Coefield leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted life partner, Raejeanna Richardson (Jeanna); Twin brother Alphonso Coefield (Gail); sister, Glenda Coefield; Sister-in-law, Margie Coefield; Nieces Katrina Garrett (Tabin), and Sonya Coefield; Great Niece Amoni Coefield; Nephews Alphonso Coefield Jr., and Jahmal Thompson (Shonda); Great Nephew Benjamin Harrell and a host of relatives, friends, and of course his faithful dog Tito.

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Antonio Cornelius Coefield

September 27, 1955 - March 4, 2024