J. Wallace Coker

June 7, 1940 - May 29, 2006

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J. Wallace Coker, 65, of 6 Bond Street, husband of Carma Crume Coker, died Monday, May 29, 2006 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of Sue Stewart Coker of Greenville and the late Guy R. Coker, Sr. Mr. Coker worked in Sales at J.D. Hollingsworth for 28 years and retired from Williamson and Company. He was a member of the Characters unit of the Hejaz Shrine and a Junior Warden of the Wade Hampton Masonic Lodge #404. He was a member of Augusta Road Baptist Church. He was a professional clown and was a member of the South Atlantic Shrine Clown Association and the International Shrine Clown Association and a line officer with the Southeastern Shrine Clown Association. He was also an accomplished Pastry Chef, but most of all a devoted husband and father. Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are two sons, Jimmy Coker of Travelers Rest, Kevin S. Coker of Cincinnati, OH.; two brothers, Guy R. Coker , Jr. and his wife Joye of Fountain Inn, Thomas S. Coker, Sr. and his wife Jackie of Greer; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Craig and Jenny Faile Keese of Germantown, TN.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Charlotte Faile Coker. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner?s Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. A celebration of life will be held at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown on Friday, June 2, 2006 from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm. A committal service will follow at 3:00 pm at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

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Our deepest sympathy to his family. He was a terrific friend and person. Wallace also made our wedding cake.

Our deepest sympathies to the family in their loss. We are friends of Jenny.

I worked with Wallace at Hollingsworth. He knew how to make your day no matter what kind of a mood you were in. He gave me tickets to the circus once to take my son and daughter and they really had a great time. My thoughts and prayers are with the fami

Our prayers and condolences are with the whole Coker family. We have known them for years. I went to school with Wallace and Guy and worked w/Guy at BellSouth. We also know some of the extended family. Sorry to hear the bad news. JW and Jean Miller

I knew Wallace because Carma and I worked together. Wallace was a funny guy, a great person and was unbelievable with cakes! Best thoughts and wishes to his family and friends. Wallace will be missed! George Francis Piedmont, SC

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Carma, I was so sorry to hear about Wallace. Know you've been in my thoughts this week and will continue to be as you go through this difficult time. Gayle

I worked with Wallace at Hollingsworth from 1973 until 1991, enjoying his humor and friendly smile always. He baked a beautiful cake for Celeste's wedding, August 19, 1989. Once, he performed as a clown for our WMU Event when I was in charge, making eve

I worked with Wallace at Williamson company.It saddens me to hear of his passing.He was always ready with a smile and a joke to lift your spirits.He will be missed.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.