Edwards L. Coates Obituary
Edwards L. Coates, born on January 8, 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia, passed away on May 31, 2026. Edwards leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil Coates and Alice Coates; and his siblings, Richard, Clifton, Lawrence, Patoka, Polly and Loretta.
He is survived by: his sisters, Deloris Garnes, Barbara Jennings, Harriet Warren (Lawen), Maxine McKenzie, Theresa Marshall, Elder Tyrhonda Dorsey and Tarnya Chapman (Rudolph); his wife Michele Fauntroy Coates; and his children, Temora, Delrico, Antwon (Guiselle), Edward Jr. (Temeka), Cicely (Marcus), Darron (Re'Nashia), Aaron (Joelonda), Brandon (Bria) and Brion.
