Steven Marshall Coker

Steven Marshall Coker, 60, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Born Tuesday, November 3, 1964, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lawrence Alvin "Larry" Coker and Martha Jane Curtis Coker.

Steven was a dedicated former maintenance employee for the Newbern Housing Authority, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment. 

He was a proud member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He was a man who valued honest work, simple pleasures, and the bonds of family.

Steven had a deep love for the outdoors and cherished the times he spent hunting deer and ducks. These moments brought him peace and joy, and many fond memories were made in the stillness of the woods and wetlands.

Above all, Steven loved his family and held close the memories they shared together. His legacy is one of love, strength, and faith. He confirmed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was Baptist by faith, finding comfort and guidance in his belief.

Steven will be remembered as a hard-working, kind-hearted man who valued the simple and meaningful things in life.  

Graveside services for Mr. Coker will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Palestine Cemetery in the Bruceville Community.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Martha Jane Curtis Coker of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his special companion, Anne Swindle of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one brother, Mike Coker of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one sister, Laurie Coker Butler (Ricky) of Jackson, Tennessee; three uncles, Joe Coker (Joyce) of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Danny Curtis (Rose) of Dyersburg, Tennessee and James Curtis of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one aunt, Betty Canada of Dyersburg, Tennessee and special friend, Jeff Harden of Dyersburg, Tennessee.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joey Coker.

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