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Kim Coates Obituary
Kim Talbot Coates, 52, passed away at home Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, surrounded by his family.
Kim was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was dedicated to his work, and he loved sports and music. Spending time with his children and grandchildren was one of his favorite pastimes. He was a man with a big heart.
He was preceded in death by his father, William K. Coates, Jr. and his mother, Joyce L. Coates.
Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Terisa Coates; sons, Kale T. Coates, Shane (Margaret) Judd; daughter, Amber (Justin) Hutson; grandchildren, Brayden and Sydney; brothers, Ricky K. (Kim) Coates and Gregory L. Coates of Belleville, Ill.; sister, Andrea L. (Mike) Greenfield of Oswego, Ill.; nephews, Rick, Jr. and Ian; nieces, Reilly, Jennifer, Allison, and Angela.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 1-24-2008.
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Visitation funeral and interment were held at Moore Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens in Arlington, Texas.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kim Coates
Theresa Mitchell (Loeser)
February 22, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Kim was a great guy and will be missed by many. He touched the lives of many.
Jana Moll (Armstrong)
February 9, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Kim. He was a very good friend my senior year. He was such a fun and goofy guy. Lots of good memories! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We will all be reunited one day. See you then!
Christy Byrne (Finck)
February 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary McGovern
February 5, 2008
High School would not have been any fun without Kim! But he was more than fun he was kind and generous. I wish I could have met his family which I always heard were is pride and joy and told him Great Job and a final good-bye. Your in my prayers!
Joann Cange
February 4, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Kim's family. I was a friend of his parents and have known Kim most of his life. His death at such a young age is truly tragic.
Denice Johnson (Loeser)
February 4, 2008
Kim was a great guy and will be missed. I have many fond memories of him. My prayers go out to his family.
Denice Johnson (Loeser)
February 4, 2008
Kim was a great guy who will be missed by many. I have many fond memories of him. My prayers go out to his family.
Colleen & Tom Mory
February 4, 2008
Rick & Kimmy:
We are so sorry for the loss of Kim. Our prayers are with you.
Ken (Duke) Duchnowski
February 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Myrna C. Charlton
February 3, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
heatherly russell
February 3, 2008
kim was a good friend sorry for your lost.lord be with you rusty heatherly naples fl.
robert fredeking
February 3, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jennifer Armstrong
February 3, 2008
To Kim's family and friends.... I am so sorry for your loss. I only remember him from High School. He was in my sister's (Jana) class of '73. He was always funny and seemed a happy person. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ronald Hocking
February 3, 2008
Class of 73 BTHS West...an old friend
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