Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Marlin Coker Obituary
Strawberry Plains, TN
Marlin Boyd Coker - age 92 of Strawberry Plains passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Physician's Regional Medical Center. He was the former owner of Coker's Used Cars. Member of the French Broad Masonic Lodge, Knoxville Scottish Rite and Kerbela Shriners. Preceded in death by wife of 51 years, Alma Kesterson Coker; parents, Frank and Virgie Coker; sisters, Nina Coker and Bernice Coker; and brother, Nathan Coker. Survived by daughter, Lisa Coker; son, Marlin Coker, Jr. Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Bridges Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Bridges officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 AM Wednesday at Thorn Grove Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:00 PM Tuesday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Marlin Coker
Sponsored by Bridges Funeral Home.
4 Entries
Daughter Mitzi and both grandsons.
Mitzi Burns
May 18, 2017
Daddy at Mitzi's Wedding. He was nervous about walking me down the aisle but handled it beautifully.
Mitzi Burns
May 18, 2017
Daddy with grandson Sam at 3 weeks old.
Mitzi Burns
May 18, 2017
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Marlin Coker's name
Memorial Events
for Marlin Coker
May
16
May
16
How to support Marlin'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 Marlin 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
