Donald “Joe” Coberly, 78, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center.

A graveside service will take place at 2 P.M. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery, 1224 US Hwy 211 E, Luray, Virginia 22835 with Pastor Ingred Chenoweth officiating.

Joe was born on September 13, 1945, in Warren County Virginia to the late Margaret Johanna Coberly and Harry Joe Coberly. He was also preceded in death by his previous wives, Janice Lynne Coberly and Janet Lindenmeyer.

Surviving Joe are his sons, Allan Coberly and Bryan Coberly; his brother, Eddie Coberly (Debbie); his nephew Martin Coberly; and his cousin, Shelly Price.

Joe grew up in Richmond, Virgina, and was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Virginia, earning Bachelors and Masters degrees, respectively. He loved books and worked in libraries and bookstores, eventually settling in Columbia, Maryland. When he returned to Front Royal, he followed a passion for “old stuff” by operating antiques stores in the area until retirement.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.