Joseph Warren Coker (November 10, 1930[2] – August 26, 2019) was an American politician. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.[3]
Joseph Warren Coker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1967–1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1930 Manning, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 2019 (aged 88) |
| Spouse | Mary Frances Heriot[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
Life and career edit
Coker was born in Manning, South Carolina, the son of Sarah Bradham and Robert Carlisle Coker. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War,[1] receiving the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star and other medals.[4]
Coker started his career as a teacher and coach as well as becoming a school principal.[4] He also became a building contractor and he owned and ran the Turbeville Insurance Agency.[4]
In 1967, Coker was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing Clarendon County, South Carolina,[5] serving until 1972.[6]
He went on to serve as a Clarendon County Clerk for two terms before retiring.[4]
Governor Carroll Campbell awarded him the Order of the Palmetto in 1994.[4][7]
Coker died in August 2019 at his home, at the age of 88, survived by his wife and two sons.[1][4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Joseph Warren Coker". Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislative Manual", Northwestern University, General Assembly of South Carolina, p. 90, 1972
- ^ "Members of the 99th General Assembly - 1971 to 1972". SC Home. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "Obituary for Joseph Warren Coker". The State. 27 August 2019. pp. B6. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Members of the 97th General Assembly - 1967 to 1968". SC Home. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Haley, Sharron (August 30, 2019). "Clarendon lost a true gentleman". The Item. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ "Order of the Palmetto Recipients" (PDF). SC Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
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