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Coker, Joe
Joe was born March 21, 1953, to Merle and Lucille Coker. He graduated from Marion High School where he was involved in track and wrestling. He received an Associate degree in Wastewater Treatment from Kirkwood Community College and was employed by the Laborer's International Union of North America Local #309.
Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising Labrador retrievers, eating sweets and drinking Cherry Pepsi.
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Published in The Gazette April 27, 2012.
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