Mr. Daniel L. (Danny) Coker, age 79, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Saturday February 9, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Coker was born September 23, 1933, in Shannon, GA, the son of the late William R. and Willie Johnson Coker. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer having served in the U.S. Navy during Korea and Vietnam conflicts.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years Elanie Hartline Coker, son, Gary Coker, daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Troy Lewis, 4 grandchildren, Michael Coker, Melanie Gautreau, Eric Sparks, Tonya Sparks, and 9 great-grandchildren

Graveside and interment service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday February 11, 2013 from the AMI Cemetery with Minister Thomas Broome officiating. Active pallbearers, Danny Hegwood, Wayne Hurley, John Shankles, Danny Hartline, Ronnie Prince, Larry Hartline.

Mr. Coker will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday February 10, 2013.