Clarence Monroe Coker

Clarence Monroe Coker, 93 of Floral passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020.  He was born on March 9, 1927 near Rosie, Arkansas to Walter and Ora Reed Coker.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of the VFW and DAV.  He was a guide hunter for bear in Washington State and enjoyed all kinds of hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed landscaping, growing shrubs and lawns.  He was a member of the Salado Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Carolyn Weatherly and Marilyn Bohanan; one son, Clarence Coker Jr.; one brother, Junior Coker; three sisters, Helen Hayes, Virginia Mae Hawkins and Pauletta Wilson; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Coker of the home; three daughters, Mary Schroeder (Larry) of Quartzsite, Arizona; Joyce Hicks of Washington State and Patricia Wycoff of Kansas; one son, Robert Coker of Kansas; several grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. John Vanwinkle officiating.  Burial will follow in the Wyatt Cemetery at Rosie.

Visitation will be Monday, October 26, 2020 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Gary Goodman, Cameron Scott, Sonny Hayes and Michael Robertson.