Obituary

Arnold L. “Corky” Coyer, 77, of Huntington passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009 in Hospice House of Huntington.  Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Dr. C. J. Adkins officiating.  Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.  He was born August 17, 1931 in Greenbottom, WV, a son of the late Henry and Bessie Crawford Coyer.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Hope Coyer Williams.  Mr. Coyer was a boating enthusiast and was very active in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, in which he held numerous offices, including Commodore of the 8^th Eastern Region.  He would have had 50 years of service in the auxiliary this year.  Corky was also a huge supporter of the Vinson High School Band Boosters for many years.  He was a devoted father and husband to his wife of 56 years, Roberta “Bobbie” Coyer and his daughter, Susan Coyer of Huntington.  He is also survived by one brother, Larry Coyer and his wife, Jan of Indianapolis, IN; six special nieces and nephews, Becki (Benny) Hall, Diana (Chester) McCoy, Alberta (Dave) Tompkins, Jesse “Bud” Williams, Justin Coyer and Matthew Coyer; and many special cousins, family and friends.  Friends may call Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the mortuary.