Jesse Eugene Coker, 61, WaKeeney, Ks. Passed away from this world on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.

He was born on February 22, 1954 in WaKeeney to Thomas B. and Marlene (Kessler) Coker. He attended WaKeeney Elementary School from 1960 – 1968.

He graduated from Trego Community High School in 1972. On June 29, 1972 he enlisted in the Army where he served as a Communication Center Specialist stationed in Korea & Fort Hood, TX. until July 1, 1974.

On July 12, 1975 he married Kim Hoffman, the daughter of Victor & Amelia Hoffman, in WaKeeney, KS. To this union three children were born. He was a lifetime resident of WaKeeney working at Tom’s Body Shop until his retirement in 2000.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas B. Coker & Marlene (Kessler) Coker.

Those surviving are two sons: Cory Coker, Pueblo West, CO., Luke Coker & Jodi, Hays, KS. One Daughter, Micah Coker, Topeka, KS. One Brother, Thomas Coker & Lavonne, Hays, KS. One Sister, Christi Sumner, Fort Collins, CO. Grandchildren: Julian, Jase, Easton, Brooke, & Dylan.

Arrangements with Schmitt Funeral Home are pending.