BRUNSWICK, OH – Coe, Earl John "Turtle", age 70, of Brunswick, passed away on February 18, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1950 in Cleveland, OH to the late Earl W. and Rose (Floria) Coe. Earl married Donna Haynes on October 10, 1970 in Cleveland, OH and began raising a family. He worked as a Union Electrician for many years and was a member of IBEW Local 38. Earl loved being surrounded by family, especially when watching Ohio State football and the Cleveland Browns. He had a great sense of humor, loved his family, and adored his dogs. Earl also had a way of making everyone feel loved.

Earl is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Donna Coe; children, Melissa (Roger) Keller, Matthew Coe (Lindsay Hach), Beth (Joe) Vojtus, and Joshua Coe, all of Brunswick, OH; brother, George (Fernanda) Coe of Dubuque, IA; nephews, Steven and David Coe; 11 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Viewing and visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on Friday, February 26, 2021 with a funeral service following at 3:00 pm at Grace Church, 7393 Pearl Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130, with Pastor Dennis Barta officiating. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Friday from 9:00 – 12:00 pm. At the family’s request, guests are asked to dress casual and wear Cleveland Browns or Ohio State attire.

Due to COVID, those attending are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.

Memorial donations may be made in Earl’s honor to the church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For additional information and to view Earl’s video tribute, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.


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