Services for Jerry “Gerald” Coggins, 59, will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Garden of Prayer. Family will receive friends and family on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service.
He was preceded in death by his parents — Will and Frances Coggins — and two brothers, Leslie Bailey and Charlie Coggins.
Survivors include: his wife, Lula Coggins; children, Shaun (Sam) Benford, Shay Mathis, Monique Davis, Jimmy McClain, Dandre (Kayla) McClain, Vanessa McClain, Bakita McClain, Kaylin McClain, Ralph McClain, Demarcus (Melissa) McClain, Trent Smith, Denesha Whitley, Carlena Schurr, Terrance Schurr; bonus children, Andrew Grandstaff, Lashelter Ward; seven siblings, William (Tieresia) Coggins, Glenn (Ethel) Coggins, Auda Coggins Gilliam, Mary Pride, Calvin (Terri) Coggins; 22 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Bobby Davis, Sandra Cason, Betty White, Helen (Cordell) Kidd; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Neuble Monument Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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