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"Ray"
Raiford Hayes Coates, 78 , of Gladys, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Jane Voigt Coates.
He was born in Campbell County on May 5, 1932, a son of the late Walter Clarence Coates and Ruth Farmer Coates. Ray was a member of Kedron Baptist Church, a collector of knives, a loyal and faithful supporter of the William Campbell High School Football program, enjoyed being outdoors and was a member of the first graduating class of William Campbell High School. He was a retired quality control inspector for B&W and a former employee of McDonnell-Douglas.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Walter "Wally" Clarence Coates II, and his wife, Missy, of Pfafftown, N.C.; a daughter, Ellen Coates Hendricks, and her husband, Mark, of Rustburg; two wonderful grandchildren, Rachel Coates and Tyler Hendricks; a sister, Mary "Trixie" Hughes, of Gladys; sisters-in-law, Naomi Coates, Nell Coates, Ginnie Woolsey and her husband, Tom, and Susan Voigt; brother-in-law, Bill Voigt; and many nieces and nephews.
Three brothers, James, Allan and William "Dad" Coates and a sister, Peggy C. Miles, preceded him in death.
A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, in the Kedron Baptist Church, Gladys, by the Rev. Shelton Miles and Rev. Brian Reynolds. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive their friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 8, 2010, at Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral and Cremation Service, Gladys.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials please consider the Citizens Emergency Crew, P.O. Box 158, Rustburg, VA 24588, or the Rustburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 281, Rustburg, VA 24588.
To send condolences, please visit www.finchand
finchfuneralservice.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Raiford Coates
November 9, 2010
Please know that you are remembered in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Deborah Hughes
Tara Painter
November 9, 2010
Our prayers are with your family. I know how much he will be missed by all of you. God Bless Each of You. The Curtis Burnette Family (Viola, Tica and Tara)
November 8, 2010
Jane, Ellen, Wally and Family, just wanted you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your family will continue to be lifted up in prayers in the coming days. Love, Wendy Mason Clark
OLIVER OWEN
November 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during these times. What a great friend he was to me when we road together to BW. The COATS family were so good to my mother and daddy. Oliver Owen Myrtle Beach S.C.
November 8, 2010
To the Coates family ,you have my love and sympathy. May God hold you in arms and give you comfort, with love Nancy Tabor
November 8, 2010
Jane & Family: We have known Ray for so many years and also your family and he has gone through so much and now he is with our Lord. Love and prayers to each of you.
Robert & Betty Hamlet
JAMEY SHELTON
November 8, 2010
As you know Uncle Ray holds a special place in our hearts. Mike found in him a very best friend and I know that with Uncle Ray's special patience and therapy, my dad, Allan, walked again after his accident in 1961. Your family is so very special to us and family will get us through these tough times. We extend to you today and everyday a heartfelt hug. Our Love Jamey and Mike
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