Ronnie Douglas Coates Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ronnie Douglas Coates of Kershaw, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on February 16, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Tommy Coates and Mabel Baker Coates; his siblings, Paige Coates, Jerome Coates, Hazel Coates, Tommy Coates, Jr., Larry Coates, Val Coates, Shirley Hunter and Betty Jo Holcomb; and his son Michael Hayes.
He is survived by: his daughter Kelley Coates Boone (Billy); his grandchildren, Haley Harrison (Dylan), Chase Truesdale (Brittany), Lane Truesdale (Crystal), Cody Boone (Savannah) and Kayla Vaughn; his children, Patti Smith (Paul), Rusty Hayes (Cheryl) and Tina Ross (B. C.); and his sisters, Annette Faile (Quincy), Geraldine Truesdale and Joan Johnson. He is also survived by grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Those wishing to honor Doug's memory may make memorial contributions to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office Mounted Response Unit, P.O. Box 1809, Lancaster, South Carolina 29721.
