Bobby Lee Coker, Sr., 87, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on Monday, October 12, 2015.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Yancy Lee, Sr. and Dollie Pearle Coker, brother, Charles Coker, and daughter, Kit Massey.
Bobby was a graduate of Baylor School and owned Coker Construction Company for more than 60 years before retiring in 2013. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga.
He is survived by his brother, Y.L. Coker, Jr.; seven children, Bobby Coker, Jr., Shannon (Tim) Alexander, Lisa Coker, Chris (Sandy) Coker, Tyler Coker , Lee Coker, Lori (Johnny) Johnson, 11 grandchildren, Justin Coker, David (Missy) Hampton, Nikki, Tony, and Patrick Coker, Beth (Ben) Edgar, Brook (Daniel) Ray, Derek Morse, Meghan Graham, Leland Siskey, and Ricky (Ashley) Cook; five great-grandchildren, Courtney Darlene Hampton, Reagan Ray, Alex, Eli, and Ty Edgar.
Family will receive visitors at Legacy Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 12 p.m. with Reverend Chris Ehlers officiating.
Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, 843-2525, www.legacyfuneralhome.com.