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James Coker Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 6, 2012.

COKER, Mr. James R. Sr., 92, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2012. A loving husband, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mozelle Coker. He is survived by his children, Elaine Coker LaRussa and husband, Tony, James R. Coker Jr. and wife, Lorraine; four grandchildren, Bianca and Devon LaRussa, Desiree Jones and Ian Coker; four great-grandchildren, Matthew and Amberly Jones, Zander Coker and Evan Coker. Mr. Coker was a member of Oakwood Memorial Baptist Church for 63 years. Mr. Coker was a retired employee of VEPCO and served in the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 7, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where a service will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment following in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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John Sattelmaier

January 15, 2013

Rex, its been many years since I saw you. Just heard about your dad passing. Over the last few years I would stop in and chat with your dad. He had a dry sense of humor, but always made me feel welcome. So sorry for your loss. Please contact me. John Sattelmaier. 804 519 1352

Marjorie Lightfoot

December 7, 2012

Dear Rex & Elaine: My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during your time of great loss. He was a very loving person.

Ronnie Duck

December 7, 2012

Rex and Lorraine, I'm sorry to learn of your loss. May God give you peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that Mr. Coker is resting in the arms of Jesus.

robin hermann fuller

December 7, 2012

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December 7, 2012

My Dearest Elaine and family, Words are never easy at times such as this. Chuck and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father but oh how fortunate you were to have had him for so many years.
May the many memories sustain you at this time. Our love to you, Chuck and
Sharon Christian Hutcheson

Betsy Kreiter Lackey

December 6, 2012

Elaine, My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. With Sympathy, Betsy Kreiter Lackey - HSHS'63

December 6, 2012

Elaine...so sorry to read of your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Mike & Bev Beadles (HSHS '63)

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