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Col Larry Warren Coker

Birth	:	19 Apr 1921 Clarendon County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	6 Jul 2020
Burial	:	Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Turbeville, Clarendon County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.8947890, -80.0141950
Description	:	Colonel Larry Warren Coker (Papa) passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at home. Larry was born on April 19, 1921, on the hill of Puddin Swamp, South Carolina, to Clarence Epps and Laura Jane Dennis Coker. He was the second of six children joining Gerald Ray Coker and later Homer, Laura Jane (Lolly), Donald, and Clarence Jr. (Butch). Larry grew up on a farm and in a family community where he learned the values that would give him such a rich life. In his youth, there was no indoor plumbing, no electricity, no radio or television. Life... Read More	Colonel Larry Warren Coker (Papa) passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at home. Larry was born on April 19, 1921, on the hill of Puddin Swamp, South Carolina, to Clarence Epps and Laura Jane Dennis Coker. He was the second of six children joining Gerald Ray Coker and later Homer, Laura Jane (Lolly), Donald, and Clarence Jr. (Butch). Larry grew up on a farm and in a family community where he learned the values that would give him such a rich life. In his youth, there was no indoor plumbing, no electricity, no radio or television. Life was based on the farm’s needs for each of the seasons. Sunday nights were the time for Bible stories in front of the fire. There, he learned of Jesus’ ministry, the Ten Commandments, and of Jesus’ sacrifice for our sin. Larry first accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior during a revival at 12 years of age. He rededicated his life “by restating my faith and hope in Him” at a Chapel service on June 21, 1942. He was given a card of his rededication that he carried in his wallet for the next 78 years. Larry graduated from Clemson University in May, 1942, receiving a Bachelor of Science in General Science and was commissioned in the United States Army. The next month he reported for duty at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, which began an Army Career that would span 35 years and World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. When Larry entered the Army, he held a Reserve Commission in the Infantry and in 1958 received a Regular Army Commission in the Medical Service Corps. Throughout his career, he excelled with any assignment given him. After attending the Infantry Officer Basic Course, he was asked to be an instructor. Deployed to the Philippines in World War II, he was assigned as a Company Commander in the 28th Replacement Depot and two years later would be the Depot Commander. Later in his career he was an instructor at the Medical Field Service School, served as the Executive Officer of the 44th. Medical Brigade in Vietnam, and as Chief of Staff of the 7th Medical Command in Europe. Larry was also a gifted educator and during a break in service after World War II taught High School in Sumter, South Carolina, where he also coached baseball, and served as Assistant Principal. He pursued his education throughout his life and received a Master of Education from Texas Christian University in 1951 and a Doctor of Philosophy from Texas A&M University in 1979. He married Virginia Charlotte Ransom on July 18, 1946, in Fort Worth Texas. They shared a beautiful life for the next 41 years, until Virginia passed from cancer. Larry was blessed to find love again and married MaryAnn Coker on July 7, 1990. With that marriage he welcomed three more children to the family: Stanley, Jamie and Corrie. Together, Larry and MaryAnn enriched not only their lives, but their combined families, churches and community.

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Col Larry Warren Coker's memorial is located at: Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Turbeville, Clarendon County, USA.
When did Col Larry Warren Coker death?
Col Larry Warren Coker death on 6 Jul 2020 in
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Latitude: 33.8947890
Longitude: -80.0141950

Family Members:

Parent

Clarence Epps Coker

(1895 - 1980)

Laura Jane Dennis Coker

(1896 - 1991)

Spouse

Virginia Charlotte Ransom Coker

(1923 - 1987)

Siblings

Gerald Ray Coker Sr.

(1918 - 2008)

Homer Coker

(1923 - 2017)

Donald Grey Coker

(1932 - 2020)

Children

COL Larry Warren “Buzz” Coker

(1952 - 2017)

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Coordinate: 33.8558540, -80.0452330

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Coordinate: 33.9399986, -80.0402985

14. New Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8444443, -80.0215302

15. David Shaw Home Cemetery #1
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Coordinate: 33.9316910, -80.0611390

16. Gamble Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8542710, -80.0595440

17. Ebenezer Cemetery
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18. New McFadden Cemetery
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19. Rush Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9435530, -79.9664350

21. Goodman Cemetery
Shiloh, Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9542130, -80.0418000

22. Wheeler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8821720, -80.0901840

23. Asbury Cemetery
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24. Thomas Cemetery
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