Stephen Allan Coker, 68, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 15, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Son of the late Hobert L. & Mary E. (Williamson) Coker. 1970 Graduate Southside High School.
He was a U.S. Navy Petty Officer Interior Communications Electrician-6 years. Well Known at Ball State, he obtained 240 undergraduate credits over the years. Bachelor of Science Degree. Student Camp Counselor, Daily News sports reporter, Charlie the Cardinal at BSU. He delivered vehicles & buses around the U.S. states over the years.
He also worked at Muncie Evening Press-Copy Runner and Cedar Point.
Steve loved helping his friends and neighbors, he was a people person. Also baseball, basketball, and music.
Steve is survived by his brother Terry Coker (Kelley), Tamara Jo Haughn (Martin), Two grandnieces, two nephews; Kyle Haughn, Jesse Coker; two nieces Lorie Onofry (Jerome), Casey Louton (Clint); Aunt Shirley Ward; and cousins also survive, some special friends, & neighbors.
A ceremony with full military honors will be held at Marion National Cemetery. A date will be announced later in the Spring.
Keller Mortuary Services is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered in the comments. A graveside service will Military Honors will be held at the Marion National Cemetery at a later date.