ROLAND JAMES “PETE” COKER
VIRGINIA BEACH- Roland James Coker, also known as Quiet Bear, Dad, PopPop and Pete, 67, peacefully went to be with his Lord, our Savior, in his home surrounded with love from his family and friends on February 7th. Pete was born in Dover, Delaware to the late Roland and Hazella Coker. He loved his Lord, family and friends as well as the beach and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He traveled between two homesteads as his license plate proclaimed VB2VB (Virginia Beach to Vero Beach).
Pete will be missed dearly by his wife, Shannon Goodloe Coker; daughter, Allison MacDonald and husband, Mark; son, Christian Coker and wife, Morgan; four grandchildren, Riley and Taylor MacDonald; and Lily and Lorelei Coker; mother-in-law Gloria Mitchell and husband, William; sister/friend Julia Williams; sister Arlena Coker; sister-in-law, Sabrina Wilcox and husband, Mitchell; several nieces and nephews; the Jersey crew, and many friends.
He was welcomed into heaven by those who went before him, his mom and dad, Elaine Muntz (sister); Wythena Fleming (niece); Norman Goodloe (father-in-law); and Sheri Richardson (sister-in-law).
A memorial service will be held on 10th of February, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Trinity Church, 401 35th Street in Virginia Beach.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trinity Church.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyerfh.com
Roland “Pete” Coker
November 22, 1950 - February 7, 2018
11/22/1950 - 02/07/2018
Past Services
Service
Saturday February 10, 2018
2:00 pm
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Shannon. Find comfort from those around you and wonderful memories with Pete.
So sorry I am not able to be there, My spirit and love will be presence among all of you! With all my love, may all your wonderful memories be your comfort tomorrow!
Sorry For Your Loss!
I’m so sorry to hear about Pete. I worked with him at Price Fighters for several years, and he was always fun to be around and a great mentor.
Shannon and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You and Pete have been such a
presence in my family for many years. Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I once read “May you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.” -Unknown
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father and husband. I worked with Pete at Price Fighters and considered him part of my extended work family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful man.
I worked with Pete at Price Fighters where we were separated by a cubicle wall. Neither of us being very tall, when we stood up in our cubicles to talk to one another, it looked like two “Wilson’s” from Tool Time carrying on a conversation. Pete was very respected, knowledgeable, professional, had great work ethics, and above all, a friendly guy with a great sense of humor. Everyone brightens up a room full of people….Some when they come in–and some when they leave. Pete was always a welcome sight. God bless his family during this time. Dickie Sanders