James Coker Jr.

James Coker Jr., 38, of Columbus, Ohio, died February 16, 2018.   Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Jim and Midge Coker.  James was a 1997 graduate of William Allen High School and a 2001 graduate of Boston College.  As sales representative for Siemens Medical Solutions, he worked throughout the Ohio territory.

Surviving besides his parents is his partner Lauren O’Brien and a sister, Lauren Russo, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a date and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Pelotonia, 351 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43215.  Pelotonia is a bike tour that funds cancer research for the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.