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Richard Coates Obituary
Born on Dec. 19, 1938, in New York, he was preceded in death by his father, John Richard Coates; his mother, Mary Agnes Coates; and his eldest sister, Bernice.
Richard served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in December 1967. He retired after working as a supervisor for many years in the fuel industry.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; a son, John and his wife, Kimberly, and their children, Richard John (12) and Rowan Elaina (7); a daughter, Beverley, and her children, Gabriella Elizabeth (10) and Michael Charles (7); a sister, Dorothy Rioux; a nephew, Paul Rioux and family; and a special niece, Jennifer Mary Helton and family.
The family will receive friends Sunday, Nov. 22, and Monday, Nov. 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, Va. Services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Richard's memory to the American Lung Association, 5349 E. Princess Ann Rd., Norfolk, VA 23502-1827.
Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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