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John M. Coker, Jr.
Montgomery - John Mushat Coker, Jr., 77, of Montgomery, AL passed away at home on February 12, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born on July 5th, 1942, in Jasper, AL, he later moved to Troy, AL and graduated from Charles Henderson High School in 1960 and Troy State University in 1964. He then moved to Montgomery, AL where he resided for 45 years. He retired from Unisys Corporation after 35 years of dedicated employment.
John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lynne Robins Coker; children Tres (Lori) Coker, Nathan (Laura) Coker, and Sarah (Matthew) England; grandchildren Mallory, Ryan, Katie, Natalee, Bingham, and Birdie; and brother Ronald (Sharon) Coker. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Virginia Coker.
John will be remembered as a loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with family and friends at home and at Lake Eufaula. He had a special fondness for dogs, McDonald's hamburgers, and Alabama football, but his favorite hobby was being a dad. He loved everything about Troy, AL; from Raymond's Barber Shop to Today in LA.
A visitation will be held on February 14th, 2020 from 10-11AM at Church of the Ascension in Montgomery, Alabama. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11AM. A family burial will take place in Green Hills Memorial Park in Troy, Alabama.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Jackson Hospital and Encompass Home Health and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made be made to the Church of the Ascension memorial fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Dillard Funeral Home - Troy.
John was a very special person and will be sorely missed by his family. We very much enjoyed knowing John and including him and his family into our family. The world is a little less bright without him in it.
Margaret and Leo Morris
Margaret Morris
Family
February 17, 2020
Lynne, sorry for your loss. John was one of the good guys.
Alan Aoki
Friend
February 15, 2020
We enjoyed and appreciated John while working in Salt Lake City. Sorry for his passing.
Glen Johnson
Coworker
February 15, 2020
Condolences to John's family and friends. I met him a few times thru the years. Prayers for his family and his Unisys family.
Judy Sullivan
February 14, 2020
Lynn & Family -- I am very sorry to hear of your Great loss. John & I had many good time in Blue Bell and SLC. I am very glad I kept in touch over the years. Will keep you all in my prayers. JOER & Mary
Joseph Rothwein
Friend
February 14, 2020
So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. I have many good memories of a good friend.
Sybil Allen
Friend
February 14, 2020
Jim was a classmate of mine in high school and was good to help me understand Chemistry. Prayers for his family at this time of sorrow.
Billie Ammons/Sheffield
Friend
February 14, 2020
JOHN WAS A CLASS MATE IN HIGH SCHOOL AT CHARLES HINDERSON. I SEND MY SYMPATHY TO LYNN AND JOHN'S EXTENDED FAMILY. SHIRLEY FAULKNER BRABHAM, TROY.
SHIRLEY BRABHAM
Classmate
February 13, 2020
RIP my dear friend and classmate. You will be greatly missed.
Jim Starling
Classmate
February 13, 2020
May God bless John, Lynne and their wonderful family. As neighbors and forever friends we have shared good times and great memories. Our entire family will fondly remember John's goodness for all of our days.
With Love...The Abernathy Clan
February 13, 2020
a loved one
February 13, 2020
Praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terri Kutchak
Coworker
February 13, 2020
John "Rebel" as we affectionately called him in St Louis, was a good and faithful friend. Always checking in over the many years we knew him.
I was one of the people to first ride in his"Green Convertible" We had lots of fun in his time in St.Louis. Lynn and children, you were the BEST part of his life. He will be missed.
Mariann Wedel
Friend
February 13, 2020
Sorry Lynn. Will be praying for you and the family.
Don Hardegree
Friend
February 13, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stanmore Hinds
Friend
February 12, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of the family.
Jake and Samantha Linden
Friend
February 12, 2020
Thinking of all of you with love...
John and Jennie Coker Mordue
Family
February 12, 2020
Johnathan Gray
February 12, 2020
God says l will never leave you or forsake you......lo I am with you always ! Still praying for you. Phillip
February 12, 2020
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