Dwight Coker

December 26, 2010

Dwight Coker longtime former resident of Cantonment, passed away December 21, 2010 in Montgomery. Mr. Coker was born in Conecuh County, AL, on June 22, 1936. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1956.

He worked as a mechanic until 1964 when he began working construction. Mr. Coker was well known as one of the best welders in Escambia County.

Mr. Coker was preceded in death by his parents Emmett and Pearl Coker, his brother William Dale Coker, sister Margaret Coker Hall, and first wife Patricia Holliman.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Petrich Coker, sister Jennell Wheeler, one son, Eddie (Debbie) Coker, three daughters; Darlene Coker, Kimberly Coker, Emma Coker; three  granddaughters, Amy Hobbs, Carrie Coker and Holly Clark, great grandson Trey Hare and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held in Montgomery. A local memorial service and life celebration will be held at First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill, 230 Williams Ditch Road, Cottage Hill on  Monday, December 27, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

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2 Responses to “Dwight Coker”

  1. Kimberly Coker Sabel on February 15th, 2011 4:12 pm

    I love you so much Daddy and I really miss you right now.

  2. Worried Mother!! What kind of world are our kids growing up in! on January 24th, 2011 2:12 pm

    LOVE U PAW-PAW!

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