Doug Coe Cause of Death: How the Leader of The Family Passed Away

Doug Coe, the former leader of the secretive religious organization known as The Fellowship or The Family, died on February 21, 2017, at his home in Annapolis, Maryland. He was 88 years old. His death was confirmed by his family spokesman, A. Larry Ross, who said that Coe had suffered a heart attack and a stroke before passing away. [according to Heavy]

Who Was Doug Coe?

Doug Coe was born on October 20, 1928, in Medford, Oregon. He graduated from Willamette University in 1953 and became involved in various Christian ministries and groups. He met Abraham Vereide, the founder of The Fellowship, in Salem, Oregon, and joined his organization in 1958. He became the associate director of The Fellowship in 1963 and took over the leadership after Vereide’s death in 1969. [according to Wikipedia]

The Fellowship is a religious and political organization that hosts the annual National Prayer Breakfast, a gathering of influential leaders from around the world. The Fellowship also operates two residential properties in Virginia and Washington DC, where members live, pray, and work together. The Fellowship has been involved in various diplomatic and humanitarian efforts, such as the Camp David Accords in 1978 and the reconciliation of Rwanda and Burundi in 1999. [according to Esquire]

The Fellowship has been described as a secretive and powerful network that operates behind the scenes and influences global affairs. Coe was known as the “stealth Billy Graham” for his low-profile but influential role as a spiritual mentor to many politicians, businessmen, and celebrities. He was named one of the 25 most influential evangelicals in America by Time magazine in 2005. [according to Wikipedia]

How Did Doug Coe Die?

Doug Coe died on February 21, 2017, at his home in Annapolis, Maryland. He had been hospitalized after a heart attack and a stroke, according to his family spokesman. He was surrounded by his wife of 68 years, Janice, his five children, and most of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His family sang songs and hymns to him in his last moments. [according to Heavy]

His funeral service was held on February 25, 2017, at McLean Bible Church in Virginia. The service featured tributes from various speakers, including former President George W. Bush, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Senator James Inhofe, Congressman Robert Aderholt, and Pastor Lon Solomon. The speakers praised Coe for his faith, humility, love, and service to God and others. [according to McLean Bible Church]

His obituary read: “As in life, he wanted his passing to point others to Jesus, to whom he faithfully pointed the way for others rather than elevating himself, over a remarkable career of behind-the-scenes influence spanning nearly seven decades.” [according to Heavy]

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