J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Coker, Donald Gene

Monday, January 19, 2009

Donald Gene Coker, 55 of Hopewell, died Monday, January 19, 2009 in Johnston Willis Medical Center in Richmond. He was the owner and operator of Don’s Heating and Cooling Co. Donald was the son of the late Claiborne Coker and Marie Ashworth McBride. He is survived by three sons, Michael W. Coker of Hopewell, Jason E. Coker of Chester, Adam S. Coker also of Hopewell, a daughter Linda S. Coker of Bridgewater, VA, a step-son, Eric Powers of Hopewell, five grandchildren, a sister, Brenda McBride, a brother, Larry Coker both of Hopewell, a half sister, Mary Sweat and a half brother, John Coker, both of Oakdale, LA. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

I've known Don for a long time and had a wonderful time in our younger days and will miss seeing him on Hatteras Island. My thoughts are with his family and he will not be forgotten.

Posted by: Randy Walton at January 29, 2009 08:06 PM

There is nothing we can say or do to bring Donald back but he was a great guy I knew him for 30 plus years. Now he is in a better place and being taking care of.God bless his family

Posted by: Ike Wyatt at January 24, 2009 08:30 AM

Don has been a dear friend to my family for as far back as I can remember.He went to school with my father and trained my brother in the heating and cooling business.He will be missed by all that knew him.My prayers go out to all of his family in this dark hour.Rest in peace DON.We will always remember you.

Posted by: William Lawson at January 22, 2009 09:28 PM

To My Bampa Donald:

I will miss you grandpa! I will always remember the rides you gave me in your monster truck and all the times you played with me at the gravel pit this summer. I loved to go on boat rides with you. I am glad I got to spend so much time with you this last summer. I love you Bampa!
Love always
Dale

Posted by: Dale Coker at January 22, 2009 06:06 PM

My sincerest condolences to Donald's family. I knew Donald for 40 years and he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Posted by: Betsy Noel at January 22, 2009 05:46 PM

My condolences are sent out on this sad time to
Donalds sons and of course Tracey! This is deffinatley a terrible thing to have happen and I'm so sorry for all our loss, he was a good man!
HE WILL BE MISSED, R.I.P. DON!!

LOVE ALWAYS, BEAN

Posted by: Jenny"BEAN'" at January 21, 2009 09:00 PM

I was so saddended to hear of Donald's passing. I have known Donald for almost 20 years. Whenever or wherever you saw him he was always the same friendly, soft spoken man. He would go out of his way to help you with any heating or cooling problem you had. My thoughts and prayers are with his children and family.

Posted by: Kim & Bert Collins at January 21, 2009 07:01 PM

Tracey and the rest of Donald"s Family:
Just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I am glad that I got to see you guys over x-mas at Patrice and Robs.

Posted by: Eddie & Lena Rigsby at January 21, 2009 06:40 PM

I would like to offer my condolences to Donald's family. I had not seen Donald in several years but I had known him for over 40 years. My family and his spent weekends together fishing and I will always remember him as a decent person who always found time to play with the younger kids. He was a good man.

Posted by: Pat Metheny at January 21, 2009 11:54 AM

Our prayers are with Donnie's family during this difficult time. He was a great neighbor and his wave and smile will be missed sorely.

Posted by: Bobby, Barbara & Zona Hare at January 21, 2009 10:30 AM

Donald will be missed by so many!! The smiles and laughs he brought to so many faces will always be remembered!! Words could never express how sorry I am for the loss of such a wonderful man! To Tracey,Michael,Christine,and the rest of Donalds family- you will be kept in my prayers and in my heart everyday! If there is anything I can do,please don't hesitate to ask! xoxo

Posted by: Myndi Cannon at January 21, 2009 08:59 AM

A great man was taken away from us. Although he will be greatly missed we should all take comfort knowing he is up there watching over all of us. We will miss him very much!

Posted by: Chris & Shera Huddleston at January 21, 2009 08:30 AM

I would like to offer my condolences to Mr. Coker and his family. I have known him for six years and have enjoyed his company. His lost will be remembered for a long time to come. God speed to his family.

Posted by: James Moore at January 21, 2009 07:10 AM

Mike, Adam, Jason and Tracey-i am very sorry to know that the man of ya'lls life is gone. he will be missed very much by everyone. the gravel pits and river's rest will not be the same this year without him. he was a great friend to everyone. he will be missed. RIP DONALD LOVE YOU

Posted by: Patrice Paden at January 20, 2009 09:47 PM

My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with the family as they go through this sorrowful time.
I have know Donald for many years and will miss him.

Posted by: Patty Blaha Henderson at January 20, 2009 07:03 PM