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Ronald Coker May 26 2016 12:00 AM

Wade, we were shocked to hear the news of your father's death. Jo and I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We know all the good memories you have with your father will also help you through this time.

Bill Miniat May 26 2016 12:00 AM

WHEN I THINK OF GREAT MEN, I THINK OF JAMES (DAD). CHERI, CASEY, WADE AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY, WE LOVE YOU GUYS AND PRAY THAT WITH GOD YOU ALL CAN TRY AND GET THRU THIS AND FIND PEACE. HE WAS AN AMAZING MAN TO ME AND MY HUSBAND. I KNOW MY HUSBAND HELD HIM (AND STILL DOES) CLOSE TO HIS HEART. HE TAUGHT MY HUSBAND A TRADE TO BE PROUD OF AND I KNOW TODD WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM FOR THAT AND CARRY THOSE SKILLS THROUGH OUT HIS LIFE. JAMES WAS MAN THAT EVERYONE LOVED AND ENJOYED. HE HAD A HEART OF GOLD. WE LOVE YOU ALL! MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU ALL AND GUIDE YOU THRU THIS. TISH CAMPBELL

TISH May 26 2016 12:00 AM

Heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the Coker Family at the loss of an Amazing man. Our community is a better place because of talented, kind, noble and caring men like James. Please know that he will always live on in our hearts because of his warm, friendly and fun spirit and in our minds and homes because of his incredible talent as an Artisan/ Craftsmen. Thank you Coker family for sharing such a masterpiece with us and thank you James for sharing your time, talent, life and beautiful family with us. The Boles Family

David Boles May 26 2016 12:00 AM

I am sorry to hear about William passing away. My mother is Helen Burnett Temple. Aunt Murleen was my great Aunt. I'm praying for you all!!

Cheryl Bomar May 25 2016 12:00 AM

James Coker was a truly amazing man with the kindest soul. If it wasn't for his loving and caring nature I'm not sure I would have become the woman I am today. He taught me many lessons and showed me how to care about others more than yourself. He showed me and my family love through some very difficult times. He showed me and taught me patience, how to work hard, how to keep your word, how to be a truly humble person. He touched my life in ways I don't even think he knew. I consider it an honor to get to know such a man and have him make such a mark on my life. I'll always cherish all my moments with you James and remember and honor you for the truly amazing soul you were. Prayers for the family. A great man was lost but his mark on this world can truly never be matched.

Amy Waller May 25 2016 12:00 AM

Wade, we are saddened to hear of you loss. May God comfort you and your family during this time. Wayne and Ralinda

Ralinda White May 25 2016 12:00 AM

My condolences to the wade family. james was a teammate of mine in the bowling travel league he took his bowling very serious and was very competitive he also was a great wood craftsman he and wade built my parents wall entertainment system and trim in there new home on Cedar Creek james was a good friend and will be truly missed

Dion Duke May 24 2016 12:00 AM

Cheri I'm so sorry to hear about James. I know what a wonderful blessing you were to each other. No words can express how tragic this is for you, so just know I love you and you're in my prayers. If I can ever help you please let me know. You know I'm near Galveston so let me know when you come and I'll meet you. Having been through this twice, I know how difficult it is. Just take it one day at a time and know you're not alone. If you just need to talk I'm here. God bless you and your family. Talk to Donald often, he was a Godsend for me as were all of you. I love you and am thinking of you. Love you, Phyllis

Phyllis Brantly May 24 2016 12:00 AM