COKER, Franklin Penn “Frankie”

Mr. Franklin Penn “Frankie” Coker, age 74, of Rome, GA, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020, at a local healthcare facility.

Mr. Coker was born in Rome, GA on April 13, 1946, son of the late Broadus Coker and the late Imogene “Jean” Sentell Coker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Jeff Coker, and by his step-mother, June Coker. Mr. Coker graduated from the University of Mid Florida with his Bachelor’s degree in Business. He was the former owner of Troy’s BBQ, as well as President and broker of J. L. Todd Auction Co. Mr. Coker was a member of Callier Springs Country Club and North Broad Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer and loved the sport dearly.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy “Darilene” Shedd Coker, to whom he was married on April 6, 1996; 2 daughters, Dr. Jennifer Leigh Coker, Lakewood, CO, and Seidina Miliner (Tracy), Rome; a son, Dusty Lee Hancock (Breanna), Hogansville; daughter-in-law, Cara Coker, Gadsden, AL; brother, Jerry Steven Coker (Deb Bailey), Gainesville; granddaughter, Lillian Coker, Gadsden, AL; several step-grandchildren.

In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Coker will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, makes this announcement for the family.

Mccollum will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 2pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel. His son-in-law, the Rev. Ken Cox, follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with the American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard presenting full military honors. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, on Wednesday from 5pm until 7pm. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.

Pallbearers are requested to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, on Thursday at 1:30pm are as follows: Active: Lee Dorsey, Dallas Graham, Tim Mccollum, Tony Mccollum, Jacob Mccollum, George Whittle and Felix Monterrosa; Honorary: Grandsons and members of his Armuchee Mite Football team.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, has charge of funeral arrangements.