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Roy Coker Obituary

Roy Arthur Coker

Memorial service for Roy Arthur Coker, 63, Lawrence will be held Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence at 3:00 in the afternoon. A private family inurnment will follow at the DeSoto Cemetery at a later date. He died August 7, 2015 at his home in Lawrence surrounded by his wife, Dodie, and family.

He was born on September 6, 1952 in Lawrence, the son of the late James Leon Coker and Myrtle (Gay) Coker.

He married Dodie Morales-Ornelas on June 24, 1995 in Lawrence, KS. She still lives in their home. He is survived by his wife Dodie and three step children: Carlos R. Morales II (Janet) of Lenexa, KS, Adrianne Jackson (Wayne) of Lawrence, and Carmen Morales-Britto of Lawrence; four grandchildren: Morrigan and Logan Morales, January Jackson, and Avery Britto. He had numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

His three loves in life were: his Harley, his wife, and his grandchildren. Roy, also, loved working in the yard. He was an outdoors person. His private domain was his garage. Anyone who knew him, knew that he was always out there, day or night. He enjoyed talking to friends, having friends and family stop over. Roy never met a stranger. He loved life and lived it to the fullest! He will be sorely missed by everyone.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to his wife, to help the family pay for medical expenses, and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Aug. 15, 2015.
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My favourite cousin and a great guy

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December 30, 2021

Dodie, and family.. my thoughts, prayers, and love go out to you all, as you remember Roy. I'll ever remember his eager friendliness..an inspiration, then and always!

August 23, 2015

So sorry to hear about Roy I went to school with him and always visited with him when he came out to my work at Home Depot. My prayers are with all his family

Gail Funk

August 16, 2015

Dodie I'm so sorrry to hear about your loss. Prayers and thoughts going out during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Roy!!!

Gloria Souza

August 15, 2015

am so sorry to hear this, my condolences to the family, I met Roy and Dotie at their wedding when I went with a friend who rode motorcycles around Lawrence...

August 15, 2015

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