OBITUARY

Melvin Leroy Cokerham

July 31, 1939February 7, 2020
Obituary of Melvin Leroy Cokerham
Melvin L. Cokerham, 80, of Axton, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. He was born in Chicago, July 31, 1939 to the late Paul and Margaret Gardner Cokerham. He is survived by his wife, Kay P. Cokerham; a step-son, Kelly R. Hailey (Karen), step-daughter, Leslie H. Seaman (Jim); sister, Paula Wilson; brother, Gary Cokerham (Marilyn); Grandchildren, Grant Seaman, Emma and Logan Hailey, niece, Deloma Lusk, nephew, Farrell Bloss. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Chatham Heights Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Hatfield officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Rd., Martinsville, VA 24112. Arrangements are by McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville. To express condolences online, please visit www.collinsmckeestonemartinsville.com.

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  • FAMILY

  • Kay P. Cokerham Wife
  • Kelly R. Hailey (Karen) Step-Son
  • Leslie H. Seaman (Jim) Step Daughter
  • Paula Wilson Sister
  • Gery Cokerham (Marilyn) Brother
  • Grant Seaman, Emma and Logan Hailey Grandchildren
  • Deloma Lusk Niece
  • Farrell Bloss Nephew
  • DONATIONS

  • Chatham Heights Baptist Church 1235 Old Chatham Rd, Martinsville, Virginia 24112

Past Services

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Receiving of Friends at Chatham Heights Baptist Church

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Memorial Service at Chatham Heights Baptist Church