Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Arnold Coker


01/22/1943 - 09/13/2020


Arnold Lee Coker, age 77 of Marble, NC passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020.

He was born in Clay County, NC to the late Claude and Mae Powers Coker. Arnold was an asphalt and gravel truck driver for Higdon and Bateman Construction. He was an US Army Vietnam veteran, an auctioneer and was of the Baptist faith. Arnold's favorite pastime was sitting in his swing on the front porch.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Betty Rowland Coker; son, Burton Coker; daughters, Missy Flowers and husband Danny Ray and Miranda Coker; daughter in law, Misty Williams; five grandchildren, Brittany Burns and husband Heith, Dylan Cruse, Chase Coker, Caley Coker and Collin Cruse; six great grandchildren, Gracie Hall, Ramsey and Levee Burns, Lilli, Tatum and Addi Cruse and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Valley View Care Center that took care of him.

No services are planned at this time.

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Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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