1928
David L.
2008
David L. Coker
February 10, 1928 — September 13, 2008
Mr. David L. Coker of Decatur died Saturday, September 13, 2008. He was born in Knoxville, TN on February 10, 1928, the 11th child to Albert and Montana Coker. He graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1945, attended North Georgia College and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1953 with a degree in law. In 1949 he married Peggy Blevins, a Knoxville musician. Between 1953 & 1956, he practiced law in Knoxville, before becoming counsel to the Small Business Administration in Atlanta, where he stayed until he retired in 1986. During his time with the SBA, he operated 11 legal offices in 8 states, litigating in 18 Federal Judicial Districts in the Southeast. In 1980 he was the recipient of the SBA’s highest career award, the Gold Medal for Distinguished Service. After his retirement, he was a consultant with Irving Burton Associates, Inc. and devoted pro bono time to charitable organizations. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur, where he served as chair of deacons and in many other capacities. He was also president of the Men’s Bible Class, and active in the music ministry. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Coker; son, David Coker, Jr.; and daughter, Deborah McDorman. He is survived by his grandson, Asher Burk of Tucker; granddaughter, Caitlin McDorman of Atlanta; sisters, Nita Webb, Jean Rouse, Elizabeth Hammer and Dyllis Highland, all of Knoxville, TN; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 16th at the First Baptist Church of Decatur at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Julie Pennington officiating. Interment will follow at Decatur Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Georgia Coalition against Domestic Violence, 114 New Street, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M. Tuesday in the church parlor. A. S. Turner & Sons.
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