C.L. Coker, age 83, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jess and Roselle Coker; brother, Vernon Coker; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Harold Kinnamon and brother-in-law, Loyd Bryant. Mr. Coker was the former owner of Mid-South Metal Works and loved engineering and crafting with metal and wood. He also enjoyed gardening, especially tomatoes, fishing, and traveling with family. Survivors include his wife, Doris Sue Coker, two daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Joe Singleton of Chatsworth and Jane and Chris Harm of Marietta, sister; Irene Bryant of Dalton, sister-in-law; Hazel Coker of Dalton, grandchildren; Christopher (Bennett) Singleton, Jacob Singleton, Peyton Harm and Reid Harm. A graveside service for Mr. Coker will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Dailey Hill Cemetery in Ringgold. Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com Funeral arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home, Dalton. For more information, call 706-259-7455.