I have never and will never wash a window again without thinking about Tom!!
One day when Renee, Tom's youngest, and I were washing her little yellow truck for a night on the town. Tom came out of the house to check on us. Little did we know that we were "doing it all wrong" Tom said, "Don't use paper towels to wash the windows, use newspaper. It doesn't streak and won't leave any lint." So he got us a newspaper and I have been washing windows that way ever since.
Tom will always be one of my favorite "Dad's." He will be GREATLY missed!!
Love Always, Tammy
Tammy Palumbo Schurbon
December 29, 2014
I was so very sorry to hear about cousin Tommy's passing on Christmas day. It has been many years since the family has gotten together and I regret not having had more time and effort in keeping up with the Coker family. My deepest condolences to your family and may you rest in peace. May God give the family strength and guidance during this difficult time. Love, cousin Azantha Rae
Azantha (Coker) Andrle
December 29, 2014
Grandpa, I know you loved and cared about us, even if it was hard to tell sometimes. I'm going to miss you a lot, but I know that you are in a better place now. You're happy and I'm going to see you again someday. I remember getting to ride on your tractor. You loved it so much and it meant a lot to me that you would let me experience that with you. I remember when we sent each other letters when we hadn't seen each other for a few months. I regret taking some moments with you for granted, but I will always cherish every memory I have of you. I love and miss you, Nicole.
Nicole Martens
December 28, 2014
Grandpa, I know you loved and cared about us, even if it was hard to tell sometimes. I'm going to miss you a lot, but I know that you are in a better place now. You're happy and I'm going to see you again someday. I remember getting to ride on your tractor. You loved it so much and it meant a lot to me that you would let me experience that with you. I remember when we sent each other letters when we hadn't seen each other for a few months. I regret taking some moments with you for granted, but I will always cherish every memory I have of you. I love and miss you, Nicole.
Nicole Martens
December 28, 2014
Grandpa Tom, we were never the closest family members, but we did share some great memories together. I remember years ago we came to visit you and we had the privilege to go on one of your beloved tractors with you. I also remember every time my family and I came to visit, Nicole and I would always go to the second story of the big garage and look at your huge collection of John Deere tractor toy and antiques. Looking back on that moment, a smile comes to my face. I am so overjoyed that you could share with me something that you loved so much. You will be missed down here, but your in a better place now. Fly high Grandpa Tom.
Jessica Martens
December 28, 2014
Grandpa, you were a very unique individual who, at times, was hard to relate to. It is important to remember the good memories. One of our home videos, Miranda might have been 1 or 2 years old and you got this black semi toy that made sounds like the engine was running. We recorded you on video giggling like a little kid because you go so much enjoyment out of something so simple. You kept pushing the buttons over and over again. It was so funny. You took so much pride in your possessions, sometimes to the point of insanity, but that is something that you kind of instilled in my brain, take care of your belongings. When I last saw you, it was at Daltons graduation party, and it was the first time you met Garrett. I will always remember the look of wonderment on your face when you held him and the enjoyment you got out of watching Taylor playing race cars on the garage floor. I know you cared about and loved us all and I will let go of the bad things and will always remember the good.
Christina Harrold
December 26, 2014