William “Billy” Coker, 77, died Monday, March 11, 2019 in Atmore.
Mr. Coker was a native of Huxford who had resided in Atmore most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Min. Maurice Square officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Coker is survived by two sons, Rodney (Sharon) Coker of Atmore and Billy Joe (Elyssa) Coker of Largo, Fla.; two daughters, Deana Coker (Joseph Hubbird) of Nokomis, Fla. and Brenda Coker of Atmore; two brothers, George Coker of Dothan, Ala. and Jimmy (Suzie) Coker of Atmore; three sisters, Millie Purvis and Peggy Moye, both of Atmore, and Faye (Mike) Morris of Molino, Fla.; six grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces and many other family members and friends.
Mr. Coker was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Anita Mason Coker; his parents, William E. and Jessie Coker; one brother, Elbert Coker; and two sisters, Evelyn Thurman and Bobbie Stallworth.
