Carlton Marion Coker ascended into Heaven to be with the Lord on August 27, 2026, and was met in the loving arms of his beloved parents Carlton Samuel and Annabelle Coker, brother James Belton Coker, daughter Christina Coker-Johnson, and granddaughter Ashley Coker-Martinez.
Pop is survived by his devoted wife, Cecilia Ann Coker, and his sons, James Coker and Carlton and Sandra Coker.
He was larger than life, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose greatest treasures in life were his faith, family, and friends.
A proud United States Army veteran, who served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1966. His dedication, strength, and determination were qualities he carried throughout his life.
Pop was a professional sales master for Buick in downtown San Antonio on Broadway and later became the sole proprietor of Coker Auto Sales. He was also a proud member of the historic Coker community and trustee of the Coker Cemetery Association in northeast Bexar County; a place deeply connected to his family and his roots.
He was a man of many talents and passions. He was a skilled knife maker, created totem poles, and loved collecting arrowheads. He enjoyed horseshoes, shooting pool, and pitching quarters—and if you knew Pop, you knew he was extremely competitive. He cared deeply about everyone he met and always wanted them to do well.
Some of Pop’s happiest memories were made outdoors and surrounded by the ones he loved. He had spent countless days hunting as a youth along the Salado Creek, swimming with his grandchildren, camping at Chalk Bluff, and visiting the Guadalupe State Park. He enjoyed being at the Nueces River with family. These were more than hobbies; they were moments of connection, laughter, stories, and memories that his family will carry with them forever.
More than anything else, Pop believed in God and family first. He loved fiercely, taught through example, and gave his family memories that will never fade.
Grandchildren: Samuel, Caroline, Amee, Taylor, Thomas, Carlton Jr., Joseph, and Morgan. Great-grandchildren: McKenzie, Fallyn, Brew, Kelton, Karsyn, Tripp, Adelyn, Cooper, Bristol, Connor, Grayson, and Gracie.
His family will remember his strength, his humor, his competitive spirit, his stories, his craftsmanship, and the countless moments he shared with them. His legacy will live on.
A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Coker Cemetery at 9:15 a.m.
