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Steve Coffman

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FUNERAL SERVICES ARE PENDING IN VICTORIA FOR A LONGStoried Texas disc jockey Steve Coffman died in Victoria Mondayafternoon after a long battle with cancer.Coffman was a Texas music radio pioneer. The man worked for decadesto get the kind of music KSYM's TCMN plays on the commercial airwaves.Here's what the Express-News has: Obituary: Radio exec who worked in S.A. dies of cancerWeb Posted: 05/09/2006 12:00 AM CDTSan Antonio Express-NewsVICTORIA — Steve Coffman, a longtime radio station executive and on-air host, died Monday at a hospital.Coffman, 53, died after a lengthy battle with cancer, said KTXNspokesman Bob Nance.Coffman drew attention in November when an auction of a guitarautographed by dozens of country music performers ended with nearly$9,500 raised to help pay for his care.The Waco native began his radio career in Dallas in 1975, with stopsin San Antonio and Hallettsville, a statement from the station said.Coffman had been in Victoria since 1999.Coffman is survived by his wife, Vicky; a son, Steve Coffman Jr.; adaughter, Mary Rose; one brother; and two sisters.Ron Houston, another Texas radio legend, is in touch with the peoplein Victoria. Ron says the visitation for Steve Coffman is Thursdayfrom 6-8 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapel; the rosary and mass areFriday, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral.Addresses and phone numbers are posted below.Rosewood Funeral Chapel3304 Mockingbird LaneVictoria, TX 77904Phone:(361) 573-4546Our Lady of Victory Cathedral1309 E. Mesquite LaneVictoria, Texas 77901(361) 575-4741 (rectory)(361) 575-8132 (CCD office)You can send condolences to the family at the following website:http://www.texasmix.com/default.htm
 
I had the pleasure of meeting Steve at a show a few years back. Even though he didn't know me from Adam, he talked to me like I was an old friend. Thanks for bringing some great music to South Texas. I'm glad Steve's suffering is over. Rest In Peace, my friend.
 
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