Dennis Coats Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 16, 2025, at the age of 73, Dennis Coats (Garner, North Carolina) passed away. 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, Shelton Coats and Addie Coats; his wife Elaine Coats; his brother George Coats; and his stepson John McGinnis.
He is survived by: his caregiver Marsha Molden; his children, Lovett Williams, Dennis Olive, Denise Coats (Sherri Welling), Terri McDonald, Bridgette Olive and Marie Hope; and his siblings, Richard, Chester "Dale" Coats and Edith Standley. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 22nd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Bryan-Lee Funeral Home- Garner (1200 Benson Rd, Garner, NC 27529). A funeral service was held on Friday, August 22nd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, August 22nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Hicks Family Cemetery (6217 Mal Weathers Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603).