Darryl Dean Coker, 58, of Plant City, died at home of a heart attack Sept. 16, 2015
Mr. Coker was born in Plant City in 1956. He was a graduate of Plant City High School and computer drafting technical school. Before retiring, he worked at Navy Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Georgia, as project manager, then as a computer craftsman in Plant City and Tampa. His favorite pastime was spending time with his son, daughter and granddaughters on Jekyll Island in Georgia. When at home in Plant City, he enjoyed flying his helicopter drone at Mike E. Sansone Park and teaching. Mr. Coker and his son, Shane, were former karate instructors at their own dojo for years until a tornado destroyed the building in Brunswick, Georgia.
He was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his parents, Jim and Dean Coker; son, Michael Shane, of Brunswick, Georgia; daughter, Kristin, of Brunswick, Georgia; three granddaughters,Nevaeh, Traeh and Taylor; ex-wife, Patty; brothers, Jamie (Jo), of Riverview; Daniel, of Lakeland; and many nephews and nieces.
A memorial service was held Sept. 23, in Plant City. It was presided over by Pastor Randal Johnson, of Eastside Baptist Church.
It was at Eastside Baptist Church where Mr. Coker became a Christian and was baptized as a young teen.
A burial service followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery in Plant City.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
