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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2008.

COATES, Harold Jefferson, 78, of Palmyra, accepted a special invitation from God on October 31, 2008 to fill out a foursome for a new premiere golf tournament at the Pearly Gates Golf Club. God knew he could count on Harold for at least a few holes-in-one and sweetened the offer by creating a glorious fall day for his journey, painting all the trees in the gorgeous fall colors that Harold always loved. Harold passed away peacefully, with a smile on his face, and undoubtedly ready to share a few good jokes with his new golf buddies. Harold left his wife, Evelyn T. Coates (T-Me) with over 53 years of wonderful memories. He is also survived by two sons, Harold Jefferson Coates (Jeff) and wife, Joyce, of Louisa; Christopher T. Coates (Chris) of Richmond; and one daughter, Carol C. Sylvester and her husband, John, of Richmond; three brothers, John Coates and wife, Mildred, of Ellicott City, Md., Wilford Coates of Buckingham County, James Coates of Nelson County; one sister, Virginia Griswold of Silver Spring, Md.; one brother-in-law, August Thieme of Goochland County; and a host of nieces and nephews and good friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Waldrop Baptist Church, 447 Waldrop Church Road in Louisa County. Interment will be held immediately after the service at the Marks Family Cemetery, 1617 Bickley Rd. A fellowship will follow at the church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family expresses a heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Laurels Nursing Home in Charlottesville for the love and exceptional care they provided to Harold. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue Squad, 10 Slice Road, Palmyra, Va. 22963, or Jefferson Area Bureau of Aging (JABA) of Charlottesville, 674 Hillsdale Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22901. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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T Brown

November 5, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Gloria Torrens-Billings

November 4, 2008

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. May God continue to bless you and yours each and every day.

Barbara Redd

November 4, 2008

My sincere condolences to the Coates family.

May your strong faith and fond memories bring you much comfort during this difficult time.

(Co-Worker of Carol Sylvester - VDOE)

Bob and Susan Ruffini

November 4, 2008

Deep condolences to the family and many friends of Harold Coates. He was my best golfing buddy and I enjoyed many fine rounds with him particularly when he shot 65 at Lake Monticello

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Shirley Bagby

November 4, 2008

T-me and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I lost my Tommy almost 8 years ago. Hopefully, sweet memories of Harold will sustain you. Love, Shirley (Shrimpie at the bank)

Lolethia Kibble

November 4, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

tom mains jr

November 4, 2008

carol may remember my nephew, tom mains.she taught him at tuckahoe elementary..he graduated with honors at va tech.i knew harold from our neighborhood and from teejay high.i ran the mile and won the state championship..harold was one of the first to congratulate me. i had the utmost respect for him.i heard he was an outstanding golfer,everybody who knew him will miss him.may he remembered often and with a blessing...tom mains jr ceo --signal financial group ..lexington ky.

Elaine Naumann

November 4, 2008

Dear T-me,Carol, Jeff and Chris,

My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I have such fond memories of your dad. He was always quick to smile and very kind and gracious. He truly loved his family and life. He will be remembered always.

Elaine Naumann

Bob Akers

November 3, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to Evelyn and the family.

Bob & Joan Akers ( formerly of Lake Monticello)
Chambersburg, PA

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