Bishop Joseph Coburn Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bishop Joseph Coburn Sr. (Waukegan, Illinois), born in Newport, Arkansas, who passed away on June 7, 2022 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bishop Joseph Coburn Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Chester Coburn and Mable Coburn; his children, Michael Coburn, Brenda Crawford and Linda Amos; his grandchildren, Anthony Coburn and Charkeia Petty; and his siblings, Arthur, JB (Lil Bit), Chester, Willie B (Tootie), Albert, Maze, John (Fluky), JC, Ethel Williams, Elnora Freeman, Mable Jones and Sally Harris.

He is survived by: his sister Elder Eugene (Sis); his wife Mildred Jean Coburn of Waukegan, IL; his sons, Joseph Coburn Jr. of Newport, AR, Willie Coburn of Waukegan, IL and Curtis Coburn (Petrice) of Waukegan, IL; his son-in-law Van (Crawford); his daughters, Valerie Conner, Barbara Callahan (Daniel) of Zion, IL, Sherron Farrell, Brittney Coburn of Waukegan, IL, Michelle Johnson (Apostle Norris) and Sabrina Coburn-Rush (Eric) of Racine, WI; his brother Eld; his sisters-in-law, Gloria Coburn, Theoplis Crump-Brown of Kenosha, WI, Martha Coburn, Patrice D. Coburn of Flint, MI, Jessie Coburn, Phyllis Crump, Oszie Crump of Waukegan, IL and Rose Crump of Zion, IL; his grandchildren, Joseph Devon, Brandon, Chris (LeeAnna), Ricco (Shawnta), Katrina, Tamiko (Jennifer), Danielle (Theosphist), Samantha, Harrison, Domonique, Abrea, Michael Malik, Chanel, Alondra, Nathan, Joshua, Jason (Jacquis), Justin, Jasmine, Quincy, Marcus, Julian, Steven LaQuan, Ambra (Jamykle), William, Willie Jr., Alicia, Damario, Nyesha, Norielle, Norris II, Shalan, Tyler, Tracey (Eric), Robin (Thadius) and Breyona; his close friends, Ron, Don, Wiley and Jackie; and also Mildred Jean Crump.