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ROBERT (BOB) COKER, age 79, of New Market, TN passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at UT Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Paul Coker and Irene Hay. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge, and a veteran of the US Army. He loved working with children, hiking, and computer programming. Survived by wife, Jama Coker; daughters, Melody Townsend (Charles), and Julie Province (Bob); grandchildren, Elise, Jon, Justin, Luke, and Abigail; sister, Judy McClanahan (Larry). Family will receive friends from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Farrar Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. in the Farrar Funeral Home chapel.
Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TNTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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