James Richard Coker

My husband Richard and I have been friends and neighbors of Jim's for 6 short years. He helped us in a time of need when he shouldn't have. When I took him out last payment we owed him he told me he was glad he meet us. That we were the only people that ever paid him back. Im really going to miss him he was a good man and a great friend to us. Thank you Jim.

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On the First Day I met Jim, In 2011, He was Playing Every Song I knew, And I was Singing Every Song He Played With Him ~ HE WAS A BLESSING, we Love you Jim coker From The BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS

Jim. The best of friends. Always had your back .

Jimmy was one of my closest friends and classmates while growing up. We spent many, many hours together playing games, riding bikes, enjoying church youth group activities and singing, learning to play guitar, sharing meals at both of our homes, and dreaming of a musical future. One of the 'high points' of our group (The Young Countrymen) was to play for a Texas Senatorial candidate's events for several Saturdays throughout East Texas. Great memories with a great friend! My sincere...

I'm so thankful that Jimmy invited me into the home and hearts of his family as a teenager. I spent many of my Thursday evenings in Mr. A.T. Coker's garage listening to some great guitar and fiddle playing from the Coker and Bishop families. My love of pure country music began with Earnest T., Bill Anderson and Porter Waggoner and my relationship with Jimmy Coker and his family simply strengthened it. Praying for the family.

So glad Jimmy was a part of my life. Growing up with him in church and school. He will be missed. See you later my friend.

RIP Brother.
I’ll see you on the other side, so save me a spot near the campfire.
We always enjoyed hunting, fishing and just hanging out together.
I love you and miss you more than you knew, but now you know because Jesus is with you.
I always had a place to go, unwind, talk things through, throw some darts, listen to your pickin and singin or not say much at all, but get a good hug that always meant more to both of us than any words spoken.
I don’t have many...

I was so saddened to hear of Jimmy's death. We were very close as childhood friends, growing up only a block apart. We played hard, rode bikes all over the neighborhood, and spent many hours together, sometimes from morning until sunset. I cherish those memories and will miss him greatly. My love to Pat and all the brothers.