Willie Coake

Mr. William “Willie” Monroe Coake, Sr., age 86, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday afternoon, August 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Surry County on November 7, 1933 to the late Edward Coake and Susan Ella Smith Coake.  Mr. Coake proudly served our country in the US Army and was retired from NC Granite after 38 years of dedicated service.  Mr. Coake is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Jane Utt Coake, daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Mark Thomas, Janet Leigh and Johnny Atkins, and Daryle Kennedy; sons, William Monroe Coake, Jr., Bobby Edward Coake, and Dwayne Eugene Secrest; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Coake was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Kennedy, a grandson, Michael Kennedy; two sisters, Betty Atkins Weddle, and Thelma Sawyers; and by his brother, James Collins.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM at The Community Church with Rev. Ray Hutson and Rev. Dale Bass officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.