Ronnie Coker

Ronnie Lee Coker, age 66, of West Fork died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. He was born Dec. 25, 1946, in Fayetteville to J.H. Coker, Jr. and Eula Jackson Coker. He was a brick mason, auctioneer and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Zinnamon Church, where he served as a deacon for many years. He enjoyed farming, history and participating in his grandchildren's activities. He was preceded in death by his father, J.H. Coker Jr. and brother, Kenny Coker. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kay Coker; daughter, Misty Garrett and her husband, Kevin of West Fork; son, Randall Coker of West Fork; four grandchildren, Caleb Garrett, Joshua Garrett, Madison Coker and Macen Coker; his mother, Eula Coker of West Fork; sister, Beverly Boyd of West Fork; two brothers, Royaldon Coker of West Fork and Dennis Coker of West Fork; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Devin Coker, Chris Coker, Ira Coker, Ben Coker, Justin Boyd and Stoney Conner. Honorary pallbearers are Brandy Coker, Bryan Kichline, Brad Hardin, James McAdoo, Deon McAdoo, Jerry Boyd, Gene Hancock, Dan Wilton, Doyle Baker and Cary Bartholomew. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday at Unity Covenant Church in West Fork with burial to follow at the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Moore's Chapel. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.