John Henry Coker

Monday, September 25, 2017

Mr. John Henry Coker, 76, of Earle, passed away September 20, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born to Henry and Hazel Morgan Coker in Jellico, Tennessee. He was a farmer, resident of Turrell for over forty-five years, and of the Pentecostal faith.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Coker of Earle; one son, John T. Coker of Marion; one stepson, Ronnie Henley of Marion; two daughters, Maggie Coker of Earle and Crystal Coker of Marion; one stepdaughter, Priscilla Henley of Black Oak; two sisters, Stella Malone of Excelsior Springs, Mo. and Nita Weeks of Benton, Ill.; eighteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 with Bro. Gary Andrews officiating. Burial will be at Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza. Services are provided by Wilson Funeral Home of Tyronza.