Jeff F. Coats, Jr., 72, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Willowbrook Nursing Home in Nacogdoches.

 

Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Old Salem Cemetery with Pastor Steve Noble officiating.

 

He was born January 8, 1944 to Jeff F. Coats, Sr. and Georgia Lee (Clifton) Coats. He served in the US Navy.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff & Georgia Coats, wife, Wanda Coats, daughter, Rondayla Coats, stepson, Ronnie Henson, brothers, W.J. Coats & Jack Coats, sister, Rose Ann Coats & special father-in-law & mother-in-law, Jack & Rachel Fountain.

 

He is survived by:

Daughters:

Tondayla Samford & husband, Garry of Nacogdoches

Vonda Barton & husband, Anthony of Joaquin

Step Children:

Randy Fountain of Center

Jill Parker & husband, Steve of Center

Shelia Cosby of Center

Linda Henson of Nacogdoches 

Gayla Henson of Nacogdoches

Brother:

Bill Coats & wife, Sandra of Grand Haven, Michigan 

14 Grandchildren

19 Great Grandchildren

Mother-in-law:

Vaudine Adams 

Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Friends

In Lieu of Flowers family request donations for burial expenses sent to Jill Parker, 4473 ST HWY 7 W Center, Texas 75935