Jim Coats's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2023 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Jim Coats

July 19, 1928 - September 13, 2023 (95 years old)

Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Jim Coats's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2023 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home

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Jim Coats

July 19, 1928 - September 13, 2023 (95 years old)

Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Jim Coats Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 13, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Jim Coats of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, born in Flint, Michigan. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jim Coats to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Doris Ellen Herndon Coats; his siblings, Richard, Robert, Walter, Stanley, Helen, Joanne, Don and Norma; and his parents, Clifford Coats and Isabella Hanks Coats.

He is survived by: his children, Ellen Lipscomb (Bill) of Wilkesboro, James "Eddie" Coats, Jr. (Joy) of Wilmington, Cliff Coats (Kim) of Clayton and Mark Coats of Wallace; his grandchildren, Jim Lipscomb, Peter Lipscomb, Seth Coats, Jerrell Coats, Allison Smith, Karl Coats, Johanna Hux and Leni Coats; his great grandchildren, Claire Lipscomb, Jakob Lipscomb, Henry Lipscomb, Kayne Coats, Mallory Woodall, Gavin Smith, Eason Smith, Gunnar Hux, Dominick Coats and Roman Coats; and his siblings, Thelma Weeks (John) of Eloy, AZ, Leona Schmitter of Millington, MI, Dora "Dodie" Hazelwood of Spring Hill, TN and Jerry Coats (Audrey) of Chesaning, MI.. He is also survived by loving husband, a gentle and tender father, a fun-loving and playful grandfather, and favorite uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home



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804 E St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

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