David Edward Coalley

David Edward Coalley, age 63, of Tiger, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

He was born on June 13, 1962, in Rabun County to the late Gene Leonard Coalley and Mary Ida Welborn Coalley.

David was one of the early members of the Rabun County Rescue and also served with the Clayton Fire Department. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and found great joy in hunting, fishing, and simply spending time outside. Known for his playful sense of humor, he especially loved teasing his family, who meant the world to him. One of David’s greatest pleasures in life was ice cream—he would gladly choose an ice cream bar over a birthday cake any day.

He is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Coalley and Ricky Coalley (Debra); one sister, Tracey Coalley-Barcenas (Salvador); nieces and nephews, Holly Harding, Joshua Sutton, Brandon Coalley, Richelle Hartwell “Cartoon Girl”, and Bryar Coalley “Boog” (Rebekah “Aunt Jemima”); great-nieces and nephews, Zain Harding, Sa’Ameri, Isaiah, Alayah Hartwell, and Autumn Coalley. He is also survived by one uncle, Earl Welborn (Charlotte), along with several special cousins.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Welborn and Vickie Coalley; and one brother, Eugene Coalley.  

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Pickett Cemetery at 3:00 p.m., with Rev. Robin Welborn officiating.

The family will receive friends at Hunter Funeral Home prior to the service, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, 1575 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329, or online at choa.org/tribute.

Hunter Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of David Edward Coalley.