DODGE CITY – Kenny Coker, 70, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City.

He was born January 5, 1954 in Dodge City, the son of Raymond K. and Hilda E. (Riedlinger) Coker.  He was a lifetime Dodge City resident and a graduate of Dodge City High School as well as Seward County Community College where he studied Diesel Technology.  For a short time, he worked as a mechanic at Maupin Truck Parts in Dodge City and later owned and operated Coker Truck Shop near Wright.  He also enjoyed building and working on race cars.

Survivors include: his sister, Linda (Coker) Dorrell, Derby, Kansas; and 1 niece and 5 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dennis Coker.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 am, January 4, 2025 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with David Johnson officiating.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Manor of the Plains or Hospice of the Prairie both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.