of Conway, AR
November 2, 1946 - December 16, 2025
Lamont Gail Coker, 79, of Conway, passed peacefully from this life into the next on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025.
Mr. Coker was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. Coker and Elene Coker, his sister, Suzie Pratt, and his wife of 60 years, Vonna Dean Coker.
Gail is survived by his sister, Vickie James (Larry), three children: Teresa Dickenson, Lisa Murdock (David), and James Coker (Dawn). He is also survived by five grandchildren: Stephenie Harrington (Jacob), Justin Murdock (Jhierney), James William (Buddy) Coker Jr, Joy Murdock, Hunter Coker, and two great-grandchildren, his best friend Gerald Bates, brother-in-law Sam Spears (Connie), a host of relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his sidekick, Taylor the wonder dog.
He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Vonna Dean Spears, on July 1st, 1965. They enjoyed 60 years together and built a life together rooted in love, faith, and family.
Growing up, Gail enjoyed working on the family farm and at his uncle Ray Coker's small engine repair shop. He attended college at Arkansas State Teachers College, and then entered the workforce, with a career spanning AP&L, Victor Comptometer Corp, Weiser Locks, Metal Sales, Ward Bus Company, and Kimberly Clark, from which he retired after 20 years of service.
Gail loved telling a good story, and his infectious wit and sense of humor was enjoyed by all. He also enjoyed watching football (even or especially the Razorbacks), number games, and a good cup of coffee (or any cup of coffee in a pinch). He loved tinkering with tools and clocks, earning the nickname ''Peepaw Ticktock'' from his young grandkids. He never met a stranger.
Visitation will be from 3 pm to 4 pm, Monday, December 22nd, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 pm following visitation.
He will be deeply missed by all.
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15 Condolence(s)
Wanda Cook
Monday, December 22, 2025
James, Michele and I were very sorry to hear of your dad's passing so soon after your mom's. Are thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Wanda McCorkle
Monday, December 22, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for Coker family.
Timothy Starkey
Sunday, December 21, 2025
To the entire Coker Family i was deeply saddened by the news br gail had passed my prayer are with you Tim
Denise McNeil
Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Tim and Robin Ralston
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Vickie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers for peace as only the Lord can give.
Love,
Tim and Robin
Renee Stone
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Big Big Hugs and Prayers to all of you!!
I always enjoyed the laughter Gail brought, he and Vonna would keep me in stitches with their stories!!
Sending prayers of comfort up for you all 🙏🙏
Debbie Harrison
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Teresa I'm so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family at this time! I love you my friend ❤️
Linda Dollar
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Rest in peace friend. I am praying for your kids and sweet sister Vickie who will miss you so much!
Timothy Killough
Saturday, December 20, 2025
So sorry to hear, Mom passed the same day. I remember many times being at yalls place and he would always make me laugh . Teresaand I were in band, and she would always sing running bear. Lisa and my sister cheered together.
Pray that the Holy spirit comforts and keeps you through this time of grief.
Jerry & Krista Mauldin
Friday, December 19, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Gail. Your family are very special to us. We are praying for you.
jimmy richardson
Friday, December 19, 2025
I have known Gail my whole life but had lost contact several yrs ago and had only reconnected about 2 yrs ago. I am sorry to hear of his passing and praying for peace and comfort for his family.
james E mullenax
Friday, December 19, 2025
Sorry for your loss, prayers for the Coker family.
James Mullenax
james E mullenax
Friday, December 19, 2025
Sorry for your loss, prayers for the Coker family.
James Mullenax
Colette "CJ" Norris
Friday, December 19, 2025
Daddy Gail gave the best hugs. He always had a smile and loved to share it. I will miss his antidotes, his laugh, and how much he loved his children. He always made me feel part of the family. I will miss him dearly. I am sure he is in heaven making everyone laugh and making sure the new angels are comfortable.
Dorothy Stewart Morlan
Friday, December 19, 2025
Sorry to hear this. May God comfort each and everyone in this time ,Dorothy and Fred Morlan