Gordon Andrew Coker, 76, of Tifton, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 14, 2006, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Rev. Joe Wiggins will officiate with burial to follow in New River Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Virgil Newbern, Denzel Newbern, STeve Pritchard, Gene Allen, Greg Dillard, Scott Dillard and Willie Dillard. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 13, 2006, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
Mr. Coker was born on September 10, 1929 in Tifton and was the son of William Perry Coker and Josephine Coker Coker, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. He was a retired heavy equipment operator in the construction field and attended Unity Tabernacle Full Gospel Church.
Mr. Coker is survived by his niece and caregiver, Lucy Dillard Whitmore of Tifton, and several other nieces and nephews.