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Coker, Stanley Charles (1940-2022)
Coker, Stanley Charles
Obituary
2022
Stanley Charles Coker, 82, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Bellville. He was born March 7, 1940 in Bay City, Texas, the son of Stanley George and Lela Beatrice (Altenburg) Coker. Stanley grew up in Bay City before his family moved to Freeport, Texas where he graduated from Freeport High School in 1958. Stanley enlisted in the United States Army in 1963 and was Honorably Discharged in 1968. He enrolled at Sam Houston State University where he earned his bachelor's degree in business. Stanley was employed as a Financial Manager for Brown and Root for many years.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Blow on January 25, 1975 in Houston, Texas. They made their home in Houston before moving to Bellville. Stanley was a member of 2nd Baptist Church West Katy, Methodist Men, Council at the Lutheran Church, and Bellville Masonic Lodge #223. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Stanley is survived by his wife, Sharon Coker of Bellville; Shari Zetka of Houston, Sara Michelle Benitez of Bellville, and Casey Chateauvert of Galveston; son, Charles Wayne Coker and his wife, Pearl, of Castroville; grandchildren, Kodi Dingle, Tyler Dingle, Tristan Coker, Adam Benitez, and Preston Johnson; and numerous cousins, other family, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy. 36 South, Bellville, Texas. Burial will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Pallbearers are Kodi Dingle, Tyler Dingle, Tristan Coker, Elery Kimes, Rev. James Orange, and Leland Ranson. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to either 2nd Baptist Church West, 19449 Katy Freeway, Katy, Texas 77094; or American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Southwest, PO Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125; or to the Alzheimer's Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter, 6055 South Loop East, Houston, Texas 77087-1005. |
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