Kent D. Wofford

December 31, 1934 - October 30, 2020

Kent D. (Coach) Wofford, 85, of Callahan, FL unexpectedly passed away on Friday October 30, 2020. Born on December 31, 1934 in Macon, GA to Noble and Olive Wofford he grew up in Remerton, GA a suburb of Valdosta GA and graduated from Valdosta High School. After serving 3 years in the United States Air Force at Hamilton AF base he returned to Valdosta to wed his sweetheart Ann Tinsley and enrolled at Georgia Southern University. Upon graduating with a teaching degree, they relocated to Jacksonville FL where he began his career for the next 37 years in education with the Duval County Public School system. During his career he was a teacher at Andrew Jackson High School. Coach and Athletic Director at Oceanway Junior High and Highlands Junior High and Assistant Principle for Community Education at Highland Elementary, Garden City Elementary and San Mateo Elementary. He was a member of Highlands United Methodist Church for over 55 years. He was an avid golfer, and loved to follow all sports including remembering stats from various athletes. He is preceded in death by his parents; Noble and Olive Davidson Wofford; his loving wife of 48 years Ann Tinsley Wofford. He is survived by a brother Audley Wofford; sister Angela Southerland (Johnny); brother-in-law Joe Tinsley (Beth); son Bart Wofford (Allison); grandchildren Justin Wofford (Hannah), Lauren Mickler, Brooks Wofford, great granddaughters; Paisley Mickler and Leighton Mickler; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. And a special friend Vonnie Tanner. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 7th at Highlands United Methodist Church, 1955 Broward Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Services will immediately follow visitation at the church and conclude with graveside at Jones Cemetery in Callahan, FL. In lieu of flowers the family ask that you donate to The Wounded Warrior Project – www.woundedwarriorproject.org, as he was a veteran and proudly supported our military.