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Larry Coker Obituary
LARRY JAMES COKER, 72, beloved husband of Jo-Ellyn D’Andrea Coker, passed away on Monday night, July 10 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Darlington, SC, Larry was a son of the late L. J. and Dolly James Brown Coker. He grew up in Darlington, SC and graduated from St. John’s High School, where he met the love of his life. Larry graduated from Clemson University in 1974 and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He moved to Aiken in1976 from Kinston, NC. He owned Cable-La, Inc. and ARW Construction. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jo-Ellyn; two daughters, Cher Coker Milner (Ash IV), Beaufort, SC, Jennifer Coker Parrott (Chad), Aiken; his son, Joey Coker (Nikki), Aiken; five grandchildren, Grant Parrott, Grayson Parrott, Kaylee Johnson, Peyton Coker, Levi Coker; and his siblings, Ann Humphries (Henry), Darlington, SC, Elaine Moore (the late Wade), Evergreen, SC, Naomi Player (the late Michael), Darlington, SC, Bobby Coker (Phyllis), Aiken, SC, Danny Coker, Darlington, SC, and Yolanda Courie, Columbia, SC; a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and brothers-in-law, Larry was preceded in death by two nephews, Chuck Lawrence and D. J. Coker.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 14th at Shellhouse Funeral Home from 4-6pm.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 15th at 1pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church with The Revs. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and Grayson “Butch” Blackwell officiating. Entombment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery Mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be C.C. Kirby, Perry Shelley, Marshall Flowers, Tommy Touchberry, Mike Coleman, Billy Early, David Pigg, and Biff Sowell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC (https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/giving) or to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke Cancer Center (https://tischbraintumorcenter.duke.edu) .
SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
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Mark Fuhrman
July 28, 2024
Just now seeing this. Such sad news. Worked with Larry and Cable La for years in the 80´s and 90´s in South Carolina and Maryland. Larry was an outstanding and trustworthy man and I was proud to call him my friend! My wife and I live in South Carolina now and I planned to reconnect with him to see how he was doing. I am saddened beyond belief. My thoughts are now and will be with his family. A great loss!!
Mark Fuhrman
Surfside Beach, SC
Maria Taylor
July 20, 2023
I am so sorry to learn of Larry´s passing! You two were always fun to be with. His memory will be eternal!
Kyle Swanson
July 16, 2023
We knew Larry as a neighbor for only a short while but he was a delightful man who always had a story and a kind word. He will be missed greatly. The Swansons
Margaret Sidney
July 15, 2023
JoEllyn and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I´ll always remember the pictures of him grilling at the lake. May our Heavenly Father Give you peace.
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Peggy Penland
July 14, 2023
Larry had a great personality! He always had a smile and a joke. Ben, Freddie & I send our sincere condolences to this special family.
Vonda Herrin
July 14, 2023
Prayers to the family during the loss of your loved one
GEORGANNE Weeks
July 14, 2023
Jennifer and family; we are so sorry for your loss Keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Al Saibini, Nevada Alpha '76
July 13, 2023
In colelo quies est.
Biff Sowell
July 12, 2023
Larry was sui generis, no one like him. Loyal friend and full of energy and fun at Clemson and the Coachman and Four Club, Ltd. He loved Billy, Barbara and the Georgia Prophets. He loved his family and was proud of each one. Rest in peace LJ. I will miss you.
Bill Hobbs
July 11, 2023
Last sentence should read, Prayers from Mexico to Aiken South Carolina for the Coker family
Bill Hobbs
July 11, 2023
My condolences to Jo-Ellyn and family, Bobby and family. Larry was a high school classmate and Clemson classmate. Many fond memories of our time at SJHS and Clemson and Village Creek Apartments. Prayers from Mexico to Aiken South Carolina for the. Omer family.
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