He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Janet Catt Coker; grandsons, David Tyler Coker, and Michael Brandon Coker; daughter and son-in-law, Staci and Steve Collins; and great-grandson, Grayson Coker. Also left behind are brother, Ralph Butch Coker, and wife, Sheri Ann Coker; sisters, Judy Webb, Sandra Colwell and husband, Bill Colwell, and Connie Pescador and husband, Ralph Coker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Byron was raised and worked in golf course design and construction across the nation, where he made many wonderful and interesting friends. His joys in life were his grandchildren and fishing.
Services to be held Friday, September 6, 2019, at 11:00 AM at the Clifton Christian Church.