DERREL COKER

DERREL COKER

DERREL COKER Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2013.
M. Derrel Coker LAKE CITY - Mr. Milton Derrel Coker, age 63, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 24, 2013, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Born June 5, 1949, in Lake City, Derrel was the son of Mary Olive Hanna Coker and the late Milton Doris Coker. He was a maintenance shift leader at Wellman Plastics and a faithful member of New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church. Derrel was actively involved in all aspects of church life and also served on the Athletic Committee of New Prospect Christian School. He also enjoyed gardening and home projects. Survivors include his wife, Joyce J. Coker of the home; step-daughter, Cynthia (Jim) Cain-Moore; step-son, Furman Cain; grandson, Fletcher Moore; brothers, Jerry (Emma) Coker and Kemp (Shonda) Coker; sisters, Pamela (Allen) Antwine and Yolanda Coker; and many nieces and nephews. Derrel was predeceased by a brother, Patrick Coker. Funeral services, conducted by Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway, will be held at 8:00PM Monday evening, February 25, 2013, at New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be held privately at a later date. The family will receive friends at the church from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Monday evening. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of SC, 1800 2nd Loop Road, Suite 16, Florence, SC, 29501, or to New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church, 4221 Sheminally Road, Pamplico, SC, 29583. Please sign the guestbook at www.morris-funeralhome.com

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March 27, 2013

Someone posted to the memorial.

February 27, 2013

Marion and Faye Hanna posted to the memorial.

February 26, 2013

Gerald Timmons posted to the memorial.

March 27, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person and a dear friend. We will love you and miss you always. You will always be "Our Other Brother Derrel".

The Bazen Family,
Garlyn, Saundra, Gina, Salyn, Debra & Casey

Marion and Faye Hanna

February 27, 2013

Our love and thoughts are with all of you during this time. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

Gerald Timmons

February 26, 2013

You are in my prayers. God is the only one to look to at times like this. I worked with Derrel for a long time at Wellman. He was a good man. He will be missed by all who knew him.

God Bless You

Gerald Timmons

February 26, 2013

You will be in my prayers. God is the only one we can look to in times like this. I worked with Derrel for a long time at Wellman. He was a good man and he will be missed.

vickie evans

February 26, 2013

yoyo,pam,jerry and kemp so sorry to hear about derrell. if you need anything call me.

Rhonda, Billy, Glenn and Kevin

February 26, 2013

All of you are in my prayers. Even though we may not see each other or talk often, you are family and my family is here if you need us.

Gwendolyn James

February 26, 2013

Yolanda and family, my sincere prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of bereavement. May the God of love bring you peace, as only He can.

Louise Cooper

February 25, 2013

Joyce and Family
You are in my prayers and thoughts.May the the blessed peace of Lord be with you now and through the coming day.
Love and Prayers

HOSPICE CARE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

February 25, 2013

May His Light shine upon you giving you strength hope and
guidance.

Tracy Wright

February 25, 2013

Joyce, you and your dear family and friends are very special to me and HCSC. We will be praying for you. Thank you for the privilege of being a part of this time.
Tracy

February 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Your whole family is in our thoughts and Prayers.
Brian Coe
Vickie Fennell

cheryl powell

February 25, 2013

Kemp, Yolanda, & Pam, Togetherness & comfort from the spirit of love is my prayer for all of you. Derrel was a very much of a gentleman to me. We worked at Wellman some of the same times. Such a fine man.

February 25, 2013

Dear family of Darrel
Iknow you will miss him .
Praying for all off you .His Mother is My first cousin .we were close when we were younger . I
love all of you
Harriet Keefe Driggers
540 N.McDougal RD>
Lake City S>C>
843 373 1528

Steve Grooms

February 25, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Derrel for a lot of years. he was truley one of the good ones. He will be missed

Van & Patricia Powell

February 25, 2013

Joyce, we were sorry to hear about the event that took place. Our prayers are with you and know God will take care of you

Robbie and Tammy Schleuger Taylor

February 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord be with you all.

February 25, 2013

Derrel was a good friend and will be greatly missed, my heart goes out to his love ones. Carroll Jones & family

Lynn Keefe Fitch

February 25, 2013

Kemp and Family .... sorry to learn of the death of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.

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