Stephen Paul Coker

He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1975 and was a life-long fan of his Ole Miss Rebels. He retired from Wal-Mart after twenty plus years of service and was Baptist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Coker, and his wife of forty years, Eloise Sadler Coker.

He is survived by his two daughters, Stephanie (Jerison) Speer of Columbus, GA and Jennifer (Jason) Hudgins of LaGrange, GA; three grandchildren, Joseph Hudgins, Maggie Speer, and James Speer; and his siblings Cheri Hardy, David Coker, and Michelle Roberson.

A Funeral Service will be held at Meadoway Gardens in LaGrange, Georgia, on October 1, 2026, at 11:00 am.

All arrangements are made by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636.

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