Perry Lynn Coder

Perry Lynn Coder, son of Noble and Geraldine Mays passed away on December 12, 2023 at his home in Streetman, Texas.

Perry was born on February 25, 1958, in Dallas, Texas.  He proudly served his nation as a soldier in the United States Army.  On August 28,1988 he married his wife and best friend, Joyce Coder. Perry had a 17-year career as a fire chief for Caney City, Texas and Log Cabin, Texas. Perry was one of the strongest, hardest, smartest men, he taught his family and those around him so much. He may be gone from this earth now but will never be forgotten.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Noble and Geraldine Mays; and brothers, Kenneth Mays and J.R. Mays.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joyce; children, Coy Winchester, Jimmy Hollingsworth & wife Keesha, Amber Cole & husband John, and Donald Golightly & wife Mary; grandchildren, Alyssa Golightly, Triston Williams, Colin Wilson, Megan Rivas, Cheyenne Grimes, Breanna Rumsey, Skyler Shackelford, Shawn Wagoner Jr., Daylan Shackelford, Steven Shackelford Jr., Arizona Winkles, Charles Winkles, Gracy Pratt and Elizabeth Golightly; and brother, Randall Mays.

The Broken Chain- We little knew the day that. God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you.  But you didn’t go alone.  For part of us went with you.  The day God called you home.  You left us peaceful memories.  Your love is still our guide,  And though we cannot see you. You are always at our side.  Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.