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Rene Coker Obituary

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Rene Lee "Smiley" Coker, 47, husband of Penny Coker, entered into rest Monday, February 8, 2016, at AU Medical Center. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 12, 2016, at 12:00 noon from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors. Mr. Coker, son of the late Irvin and Alosia Devinast Coker, was a native of Augusta and a member of Victory Baptist Church. He was employed as a Pipe Fitter/Welder with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #150. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Kincaid. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Brittany Coker, of Graniteville, SC, Courtney Coker, of SC, and Amanda Cummings, of Grovetown; his brothers, Carl Coker, of Alpharetta, GA, and Chester Coker, of Evans; his sister, Cathy Coker, of Grovetown; his grandchildren, Blaise Brooks, Axton Brooks, Lillian Jolley, Destannie Myers, and Rilynn Rawlins. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 11, 2016.

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Brittany Coker

January 1, 2022

I miss you, daddy. I´d do anything to have you here with me and your grandkids.

Tina McSparrin

February 18, 2016

Penny so sorry for your loss!!!
Wish I was there to help.

Steve Rowland

February 15, 2016

My very sincere condolences.

Thomas Bargeron

February 12, 2016

I've worked with Smiley on several jobs over the last 15 years. He was an excellent welder and I consider him a friend, as well as a #150 brother. Our prayers are with his family.

Deborah and Ira Sneed

February 12, 2016

May your light shine as bright in Heaven as it did on Earth and the World is a much smaller place without you in it.

Lisa Collins

February 12, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss...My prayers are with you and your family!

Eric Coker

February 11, 2016

Rest in peace in the Lord's light Uncle Lee.

Shonta Gowdy

February 11, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out the family. Mr. Coker was one of God's special lights to the world. He will be truly missed.

Felicia Dixon

February 11, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Lee and I grew up together in the same neighborhood and I will always cherish the memories. God bless

T Hillman

February 11, 2016

My heart is heavy for your loss. I pray for comfort and peace for your family.

Angie Byrd Holley

February 11, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Our families lived next door for so many years and I remember when Lee was born. I cannot hope for your family more than you all finding peace with this loss. Remember all the good times you shared.

Diana Blount

February 11, 2016

I'm so sorry for all of you. Hugs. May God give you comfort.

Sissy Anderson

February 11, 2016

my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time

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