Carl W Coker, 99 of Wauchula went to his Heavenly home Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Carl was born on July 24, 1923, in Lily, Florida to Wesley and Toni Coker. He lived in Hardee County all of his life. Carl was a farmer and rancher for most of his and he loved to go fishing. He lived a dedicated Christian life and was a member of Lake Dale Baptist Church for 73 years and served as a deacon for most of those years. Carl was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virlene, great-grandson Jason Henegar and 12 brothers and sisters. He will be deeply missed by his family- Larry Coker (Carol), Ronald Coker (Margie), and Sharon of Wauchula and his grandchildren Keith Coker (Luci) of Orlando and Tony Moon (Leslie) of Wauchula. Great-grandchildren Lindsay Valdez (Tony), Trenton Moon (Josie) of Wauchula, Ashton Coker of Orlando, and Heather Araujo (Justin) of Sebring. Two great-great-granddaughters Aria and Emma Araujo. Carl served in the Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946.
Services will be held at Lake Dale Baptist Church Saturday, October 8, 2022. The viewing will be at 9:30 A.M. and services will begin at 10:30 A.M.The Family requests in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Lake Dale Baptist Church in honor of Carl Coker.