Jeffery Scott Coker, 55, of Evarts departed this life on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, following a long illness. Born October 29, 1967, he had lived in Harlan County most of his life. Scott started working when he was 13 years old, first by helping his neighbors with chores, working on tobacco farms in the Lexington area, then returning back to Harlan County to work in the coal mines for 27 years. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed ginsenging, gardening and being outdoors.

Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Herron Coker; his father, Jack Farley; a daughter, Shenna Coker; a brother, David Randall Coker; his former wife and the mother of his children, Maria Coker; and the son of his companion, Randy Byrd Lewis.

Survivors include two children, Jeffery Coker, Jr. and wife, China, Evarts; Cindy Anglian, Evarts; two sisters, Revina Stanton and husband, Paul, and Kimberly Holman and husband, Richard, all of Evarts; and three brothers, Darrell Herron, Evarts; Daniel Coker, Evarts; and Christopher Coker and wife, Karen, Middlesboro. Also left to mourn his passing is his companion and best friend for 20 years, Lynn Lewis, Evarts; Lynn's two children that were like his own, Dustin and Jacob Lewis; grandchildren that they shared together, Braxton and Grant Anglian; Alaziah Phillips; Alyssa, Elizabeth and Jack Coker; Brittany, Shaylea, Olivia, Bryson, Sammy, Kason, Elijah, Harleigh, Scarlett and Asher Lewis; and Austin Tindell; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Monday, May 8, 2023, at 3 pm in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with the Reverend Gary Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends from 1pm until the service time.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jeffery Scott Coker.