Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Donald Coker Obituary
Donald was the son of the late Claiborne Coker and Marie Ashworth McBride.
He is survived by three sons, Michael W. Coker of Hopewell, Jason E. Coker of Chester, Adam S. Coker also of Hopewell, a daughter Linda S. Coker of Roanoke, Va., a stepson, Eric Powers of Hopewell, five grandchildren, a sister, Brenda McBride, a brother, Larry Coker both of Hopewell, a half sister, Mary Sweat and a half brother, John Coker, both of Oakdale, La.
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Coker
2 Entries
MIKE BROOKS
January 21, 2009
DON & HIS SISTER WERE SAFETY PATROLS ON OUR SCHOOL BUS AT WALTON SCHOOL IN 1962. WE HAD A GOOD CHUCKLE WHEN I REMINDED HIM OF THAT. GOOD MEMORY OF A GOOD GUY.
Chris & Shera Huddleston
January 21, 2009
A great man was needed somewhere other then here now. RIP Donald, you will be missed.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Donald Coker's name
Memorial Events
for Donald Coker
How to support Donald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Donald Coker's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
