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BORN
1948
DIED
2026
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Sammy Coker Obituary
Funeral services will be held at Ellistown Baptist Church on Sunday, January 18, 2026 @2:00 p.m. with Bro. Mike Powell and Bro. Earl Barron officiating. Burial will be in the Ellistown Cemetery. Waters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane Coker of Baldwyn; daughter, Samantha Barron (Michael) of Baldwyn; son, Paul Coker (Anna); brother, Danny Coker (Judy) of Ellistown; (6) grandchildren, Wade Barron and Bellamy, Chloe Barron, Sam Barron, Jake Coker, Webb Coker and Stella Coker; a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends; his special little dog, "Prissy".
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bessie Greer Coker; a sister and her husband, Janie Barnett (Lanois).
Pallbearers include Caysen Rowan, Hayden Powell, and his grandsons, Wade, Sam, Jake and Webb.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Disabled Veteran's Association.
Visitation will be Saturday evening at Ellistown Baptist Church from 5:00 - 8:00 p. m.
and Sunday from 1:00 p. m. until service time.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @ www.watersfuneralservice.com
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Larry/Tanya McCord
January 17, 2026
Good Christian father and husband
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jake brazeal
January 16, 2026
Bro Sammy was a good man , and was good to me !! I will forever be grateful !! Y'all will be in my prayers
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