Rev. Roland "Tip" Coker was born in Kent Co. DE on 20 September, 1913. He was the son of Alfred Wilbank Coker and Sarah Ridgeway.
He married Hazella Sammons, the daughter of William Sammons and Ella Durham, on 26 October, 1940. Hazella was born in Kent Co., DE on 19 July, 1915.
They had the following children:
- Elaine Coker (b. 22 Aug. 1943-1994) married Clarence Muntz
children:
- Wythena Marie Muntz
- Valerie Susann Muntz
- Arlena "Pinky" Coker (b. 31 July, 1948- )
- Roland James Coker (b.22 Nov. 1950- ) married Michelle Bosligo
Roland died on 25 April, 1995. Hazella died on 10 January, 1996. Both are buried at Immanuel Union (Manship) Church in Cheswold.