House Resolution 1396
By: Representative Martinez of the 111th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Jim Coker; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Jim Coker on January 22, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Jim Coker was born on August 28, 1940, a beloved son, husband, father, and
uncle; and
WHEREAS, Jim Coker was a proud graduate of Loganville High School, the University of
Georgia, and Woodrow Wilson College of Law; and
WHEREAS, he was an Eagle Scout and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and
liberty with the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife of 55 years, Kaye, and was
blessed with two remarkable children, Jennifer and Jessica, and two wonderful
grandchildren, Jaxon and James; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his generosity, sense of humor, and valued
service to the community, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to
his family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Jim Coker will long be remembered for his
love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great
fortune of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, Jim Coker was a die hard UGA Dawg fan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Jim Coker and express
their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Jim Coker.