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Homer Coker

Birth	:	14 Feb 1923 Turbeville, Clarendon County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	18 Aug 2017 Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia, USA
Burial	:	Turbeville Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, Turbeville, Clarendon County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.8944450, -80.0142490
Description	:	Dr. Homer Coker passed away at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton on August 18, 2017 at the age of 94. He was born in Turbeville, S.C. on February 14, 1923 to C.E. and Laura Jane D. Coker. He was an educator who served as teacher, coach, principal and superintendent in the South Carolina School System from 1948 to 1968. He became a professor at West Georgia College in 1968 until 1980 when he joined Georgia State University and retired in 1988. He attended Clemson College from 1940-43 when he joined the U.S. Navy; he attended Columbia University and became an officer. He spent... Read More	Dr. Homer Coker passed away at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton on August 18, 2017 at the age of 94. He was born in Turbeville, S.C. on February 14, 1923 to C.E. and Laura Jane D. Coker. He was an educator who served as teacher, coach, principal and superintendent in the South Carolina School System from 1948 to 1968. He became a professor at West Georgia College in 1968 until 1980 when he joined Georgia State University and retired in 1988. He attended Clemson College from 1940-43 when he joined the U.S. Navy; he attended Columbia University and became an officer. He spent two years aboard the USS Menard in the Pacific before returning to Clemson to complete a B.S. He earned a M.ED and PhD at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Coker is survived by his wife, Dr. Joan G. Coker, two children, Thomas A. (Jere) and Dr. Michael D. Coker (Rose), three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Laura Jane A. Thigpen (Dr. Charles A.), three brothers, Dr. Larry W. (Mary Ann), Donald G. (Lois Ann), Dr. C.E., Jr. (Sandra) along with many nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, G. Ray Coker and a baby daughter, Mary Karen Coker. Dr. Coker was active in the First Baptist Church at the time of his death where he served as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and Steward over many years. He was a Mason, Rotarian and Scout Master. He was involved in many educational organizations. He served his community where he taught in many capacities. He enjoyed sports all his life, especially golf, which he played for more than 70 years. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Don Baker, Clarence Finleyson, Gary Bullock, Dr. Larry Frazier, Dr. Jim Prather and Frank Jones. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Steve Davis officiating. Graveside service and interment will be in the Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, 1090 Morgan Street, Turbeville, South Carolina 29162 on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1 p.m. Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.

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Where is Homer Coker's memorial?
Homer Coker's memorial is located at: Turbeville Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, Turbeville, Clarendon County, USA.
When did Homer Coker death?
Homer Coker death on 18 Aug 2017 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Homer Coker's memorial?
Latitude: 33.8944450
Longitude: -80.0142490

Family Members:

Parent

Clarence Epps Coker

(1895 - 1980)

Laura Jane Dennis Coker

(1896 - 1991)

Spouse

Mary Alice Adams Coker

(1923 - 1990)

Mary Alice Adams Coker

(1923 - 1990)

Siblings

Donald Grey Coker

(1932 - 2020)

Gerald Ray Coker Sr.

(1918 - 2008)

Col Larry Warren Coker

(1921 - 2020)

Children

Mary Karen Coker

(1954 - 1954)

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Turbeville, Clarendon County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8944450, -80.0142490

2. Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8558540, -80.0452330

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

15. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9399986, -80.0402985

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

17. Gamble Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8542710, -80.0595440

18. Ebenezer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8539009, -80.0597000

19. New McFadden Cemetery
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20. Rush Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8998410, -79.9411660

21. Coker-Miles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9435530, -79.9664350

22. Goodman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9542130, -80.0418000

23. Wheeler Cemetery
Turbeville, Clarendon County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8821720, -80.0901840

24. Asbury Cemetery
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