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Joseph W. Coker
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Warren Coker (November 10, 1930 – August 26, 2019) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1967 to 1972.
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Life and career
Coker was born in Manning, South Carolina, the son of Robert Carlisle Coker and Sarah Bradham. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.[1] During his military service, he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star and other medals.[2] After his discharge, he attended the University of South Carolina, earning his BS degree and his master's degree in education, which after earning his degree,[3] he worked as a teacher and coach as well as becoming a school principal, along with becoming a building contractor, owning the Turbeville Insurance Agency.[2]
Coker served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1967 to 1972.[4][5][6] After his service in the House, he served as clerk of the Clarendon County Court for two terms, before he retired.[2]
Coker was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina governor Carroll A. Campbell Jr. in 1994.[2][7]
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Death
Coker died on August 26, 2019, at his home in South Carolina, at the age of 88.[1][2]
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