Background
Coker, William Sidney was born on July 18, 1924 in Des Moines. Son of William McKinnon and Myrtle (Spurgeon) Coker.
Coker, William Sidney was born on July 18, 1924 in Des Moines. Son of William McKinnon and Myrtle (Spurgeon) Coker.
Bachelor with distinction, University Oklahoma, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oklahoma, 1965. Master of Arts, University Southern Mississippi, 1962.
From assistant to associate professor, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1966-1969; from associate professor to professor, U. West Florida, Pensacola, 1969-1987; department chairman history, U. West Florida, Pensacola, 1987-1991; professor emeritus, U. West Florida, Pensacola, 1992. Director Papers of Panton, Leslie & Company U. West Florida, 1973-1987.
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Member Florida History Society (president since 1997).
Married Hazel Pauline Gaskin, May 27, 1944 (deceased 1990). Children: Judy, Nancy, Elizabeth, Terri. Married Frances Camferdam, April 9, 1992 (deceased 1997).