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Joseph Warren Coker

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Joseph Warren Coker
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
In office
1967–1972
Personal details
Born(1930-11-10)November 10, 1930
Manning, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 2019(2019-08-26) (aged 88)
SpouseMary Frances Heriot[1]
Children2[1]

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]

Life and career

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d "Joseph Warren Coker". Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  2. ^ "South Carolina Legislative Manual", Northwestern University, General Assembly of South Carolina, p. 90, 1972
  3. ^ "Members of the 99th General Assembly - 1971 to 1972". SC Home. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Obituary for Joseph Warren Coker". The State. 27 August 2019. pp. B6. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Members of the 97th General Assembly - 1967 to 1968". SC Home. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  6. ^ Haley, Sharron (August 30, 2019). "Clarendon lost a true gentleman". The Item. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  7. ^ "Order of the Palmetto Recipients" (PDF). SC Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 12 January 2023.