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Robert Coker Obituary
Mr. Coker passed away May 9, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born January 11, 1954, in Columbia, he was a son of Judy Gladden and the late Robert Clinton Coker. He played football and graduated Class of 1973 at Eau Claire High School and earned a degree in architectural engineering from Midlands Tech. An active member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church, he enjoyed yard work and was a golfing and sports fan.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Debbie Coker of Columbia; mother; daughters, Heather Coker Henderson (Andy) Delray Beach, Fla., Katie Coker, Columbia; sister, Karen Pizzuti (Nick), Columbia; brother, Tray Coker (Kathy), Lexington; mother-in-law, Mary Lou McCune, Columbia; numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gary Coker Memorial Fund, c/o Palmetto Health Credit Union, Suite 240, Nine Richland Medical Park, Columbia, SC 29203.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Coker
Randy Scott
May 19, 2010
I was sadden to hear of Gary's passing. I saw him once or twice a year, but really miss him now knowing I will not this year. He has been a great friend for 30+ years and was a great guy.
Christy Todd
May 17, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Gary. What a legacy he leaves behind in his amazing family. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all!!!!
Henry Martin
May 16, 2010
God has a plan and Gary is in the plan. He has come home now.
But we will never forget Beetejuice...a man that sharled, lived and learned and told me he was ready for whatever the Lord had planned, as we all should be. May God bless you Debbie, Heater and Katie as you deal with the loss of you husband, father and friend.
jeff nichols
May 15, 2010
I was saddened to hear about Gary's death. He and I were great pals growing up on Dale Drive in Columbia before he moved to Florence. We spent a lot of fun times together exploring the creek near our house and walking to and from elementary together. He was a great guy. I left Columbia in '68 and thought of him often.
May 14, 2010
To Gary's Family,
I just got an email from Robbie Wiggins telling me of Gary's passing. I live in Atlanta so I haven't heard of his illness or I would have made a trip home to see him. Gary and I played football at Eau Claire together and he was a great friend. I saw him a few years ago at a reunion in Columbia and he was still the fun, enthusiastic guy I knew in the old days. I am so sorry to hear he's gone from us but I know he is in paradise and we will meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless You All.
Freddie Moore
Michael & Lisa Rodriguez
May 13, 2010
Heather, Andy, Katie & Mrs. Coker,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I only met him once last year but through you all he has touch so many lives.
You are in our prayers always!
Lee and Georgia Martin
May 12, 2010
Debbie,Heather and Katie,
We were so sorry to hear about Gary. Only wished we had known sooner so we could have been there to show our love and support. Gary was a special person and leaves many of us with fond memories. Just know that you and your family are being remember in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.
Ashley Martin-Truett
May 12, 2010
Debbie,Heather and Katie,
We were so sorry to hear about Gary. Please know your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Grady,Ashley (Martin),Josie,Isabella and Emily Grace Truett
The David Gray Family
May 12, 2010
Debbie, Heather, Katie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familly during this time. It was a pleasure to have known Gary. May God's sweet spirit fill your heart with comfort and strength during this difficult time. Love and prayers,
Delores Gulledge
May 11, 2010
Debbie, Heather, Katie,
We are so sorry for your loss.
The service at Riverland Hills today was certainly a beautiful tribute to Gary's life. You personalized it in such a way that validated his mark on family and friends. Thank you for insight and sharing the story of Gary.
Thoughts and Prayers, Van and Dee
May 11, 2010
Katie and Family, I am extremely sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Doris C. and Ronald G. Bailey
Teresa Wood Byrd
May 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family and his sister, Karen. We graduated together from Eau Claire and he was always such a nice guy.
Ashley Derrick
May 11, 2010
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Renee McCartha
May 11, 2010
Debbie, Katie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Kathy Livingston
May 11, 2010
Sorry for your loss. He was a fun loving and loved life.
May 11, 2010
I remember Gary from Moore Jr. High. He was friends with my older brother, Derrick. He was a nice guy!
Earl McLeod
May 11, 2010
All of us at the Home Builders Association want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss of Gary.
I have many fond memories of our times during Jr High School in Florence.
Beverly Johnson
May 11, 2010
Debbie my prayers are with you and your family and continue to look to GOD for comfort and strength.
Helen Carter
May 11, 2010
We were so sorry to learn of Mr. Coker's passing. We enjoyed taking care of him. at the Infusion center. We will keep each of you in our prayers . LMC Infusion Center
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