Joseph Coates

Joseph Coates obituary, Orange, VA

Joseph Coates

Joseph Coates Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 10, 2010.
COATES, Joseph Warren, of Henrico, died Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Born August 24, 1926 in Madison County, Va., he was the son of the late Claude and Annie Graves Coates. Mr. Coates was retired from the U.S. Navy, Liphart Steel, and Ukrop's. He was also a member of Westhunt Baptist Church in Henrico. Mr. Coates is survived by his wife, April Newman Coates of Henrico; son, Joseph Warren Coates Jr. and wife, Robin, of Midlothian; a brother, George Coates of Orange; a sister, Dorothy Kennedy of Richmond; grandchildren, Ashley Camden Coates and Joshua Ryan Coates; and three stepgrandchildren, Megan, Devin, and Chris. A graveside memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 at Unionville Christian Church Cemetery, 23286 Village Road, Unionville, Va. 22507, with Rev. Anna Miller officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westhunt Baptist Church, 3801 West End Drive, Henrico, Va. 23294. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is in charge of arrangements.


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April 27, 2010

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April 11, 2010

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Rick Brennan

April 27, 2010

Mrs. Coates, Joe,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Warren. I just found out about his passing and sorry this is so late. He was a TRUE GENTLEMAN in every sense of the word. Always kind..friendly to my family. I always enjoyed our bowling times and we all know his family was his life. Your family will be in my prayers. Thank you for sharing him with us!

Bill Raabe

April 11, 2010

Joe ,very sorry to hear about the loss of your father,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sandy and Bill Raabe

Dean & Mary Kellam

April 11, 2010

Joe & Robin,

Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. My god grant you strength at this most difficult time.

Kellea Parker

April 10, 2010

Betty,Im sorry for the lost of your Warren.Warren was a awesome man.I looked forward to seeing you two come in Ukrops when I worked there.He is in great hands.My mom died 3 weeks ago & what gets me by day to day is the fact that there is no more pain & they are doing alot of catching up on friends & family that has died before us.He will be missed by all.

Bert Perkins

April 10, 2010

I'm so very sorry for your loss Joe. My thoughts will be with you and your family.

Shirley & Scott Hoskin

April 10, 2010

Joe & Robin,

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April 10, 2010

Joe, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father.I hope you find comfort with friends, family, and memories during your berievment. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Priscilla

Donna Heflebower

April 10, 2010

Dear Mrs. Coates, Joe, and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Donna Heflebower

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