KENNETH DARRYL COKER, age 52, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tenn. following a brief illness.  Mr. Coker was born in Winchester, Tenn., on Oct. 19, 1965, to the late Jessie Hullin Coker and Betty Frances Hammer Coker.  He was disabled.  He last attended Decherd Nazarene Church Mr. Coker enjoyed fishing and riding bicycle's with his granddaughter. He was an avid football fan.  His favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Vols.  He may have been small in stature but had a large heart.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Coker was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Coker.  He is survived by his wife, Melissa Coker of Estill Springs, Son, Jessie Coker of Memphis, Daughter, Felicia Coker of Estill Springs, Sisters; Sherry Ann Ray of Estill Springs, Karen Williams and husband Clayton of Decherd, and 4-Grandchildren; Carlos Coker, Destiny Coker, Kensley Coker and Dyllon Coker.

Visitation for Mr. Coker is scheduled for 4:00-8:00 P.M. Monday evening, Feb. 19, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Brian Nave, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Cowan Montgomery Cemetery.