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Michael Coaker Sr.
SIKESTON — Michael Jerome Coaker Sr. of Sikeston, the son of Jerome (Evon) Howard Beasley, was born in Sikeston on March 3, 1981. Michael passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in New Madrid County, Missouri, at the age of 43 years old.
Michael was one of four siblings: two boys and two girls. Michael is preceded in death by his loving mother, Evon Howard Beasley.
Michael gave his life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Divine Second Chance Ministry. Michael attended Mingo Job Corps where he received his G.E.D. and completed several training programs.
On Nov. 29, 2014, Michael married Tyanna (Wiggins) Coaker of Sikeston.
Michael enjoyed music, being with family, singing, gambling, collecting/shooting guns, fishing, working on cars, talking mess, showing off his horrible dance moves, aggravating his sister Felicia and children, and always made sure the golds in his mouth were always shining bright with his lovely and beautiful smile.
Michael leaves to cherish his precious memories, his father, Jerome Beasley; his wife, Tyanna Coaker of Sikeston; 11 beautiful children: three boys and eight girls, Nylik Dunn of Haywood City, Missouri, Michael Coaker, Jr. of Sikeston, Michylah Simmons of Rowlett, Texas, Aliza Phillips of Jasonville, Florida, Makavia (Zhevin) Kent, Mariah Simmons, Micha Coaker, Ta’Nikya Dunn, Mi’Chenze Coaker, Ma’Chel Coaker and Maxamillion Coaker all of Sikeston; three grandchildren, Za’Niyah Kent, Naijah Coaker, and Kyomi Coaker; one brother, Hosea (Kim) Howard of Sikeston; two sisters, Felicia Howard of Sikeston and Anita Johnson of Caruthersville, Missouri; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Public visitation will be Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. until noon at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston. Funeral services will begin at noon.