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Ronnie Coates Obituary
January 1, 1955 - November 12, 2014
Macon, GA- Services will be on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 5:00PM at Bentley's Chapel(Montpelier Ave). Family contact: 2316 Adams St. Services entrusted to Bentley & Sons Funeral Home, Macon.
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for Ronnie Coates
Geri Coates
November 13, 2015
Dear Husband
So very hard living without your presence. Can't believe it's been a year already. We love and miss you dearly. Rest on until we meet again in the Lord's presence.
Reginald Colbert
December 16, 2014
RIP my friend
December 12, 2014
Dear Ronnie
You peacefully slipped away from us one month ago. We miss your presence so much. Your laughter and "oh snap" and "I got you"are phrases that you could only say that way. Rest in peace with The Lord. Looking forward to seeing you on the other side.
All my love to you
Your wife Geri
Bobbie & Alton Coates
November 24, 2014
We love and miss you dearly each and everyday. We will miss your phone calls in the mourning saying just checking in.. doing alright check you later.
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Albert Phelps, Jr.
November 24, 2014
I knew Ronnie Coates as "Brown Bear" at SWH and the neighborhood. His reputation as a great football player preceded him. In 1972-3, I worked with Ronnie, Geri, and Glenn at Shoney's Big Boy. Brown Bear trained me and he was my protector. He was chiseled like a rock but had most likeable personality and his laughter would just melt you away. I have always remembered Brown Bear fondly. Glenn (Teddy Bear) and I have always been good friends. I wish all of Ronnie's family and loved ones God's strength and comfort in the fact that, to Know Ronnie was to Love him. God Speed Brown Bear!!!
Geri Coates
November 24, 2014
Rest in peace in God's care my dear husband. I really love and miss you but your spirit will live on in my heart.
naisha Lattner
November 20, 2014
To the Coates family sorry for u all lost but I know that he is in a better place he will truly be missed by all....
Mrs. Felisa Stubbs (The Washington's Family)
November 19, 2014
To the Coates family we pray that God will strengthen your family during the lost of your love one.
Cheryl Bolton and Family
November 19, 2014
My prayers go out to the Coates Family. Sorry for your lost. Keep your head up. Bear is gone to a better place. Just know that God want put no more on us than we can bear.
olivia & Stan edwards
November 19, 2014
Ronnie you was a cool,calm, and collect soul. You brought joy when you visited Stan and I. We will always remember your smile, laughter and Ol boy "that dance.!!You will always remind in hearts Rest on Ronnie we love you, but God loves you best...! Stan and Olivia Edwards!
November 19, 2014
My deepiest sympathy to Alton Gleen Eddie Louis & M C we grew up togather on Spikes St. next to my grandmother Ms Mary Etta until we went our seprate way my prayers are with you all God Bless and keep you Shirley Spivey Mcgee(PUDDING)
Daryl Washington
November 19, 2014
To Glenn, Alton and Family. It was a shocker to hear about the passing of Ronnie "Brown Bear"Coates. He was a real player on the field at SW. Now he's playing for the heavenly team on high. My deepest condolences to you and the family. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal". Be strong in the Lord.
King family
November 19, 2014
May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83: 18) grant the family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Evg. Beverly Vinson
November 19, 2014
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Ronnie (Bear) Coates. God's grace is sufficient for you, His strength is made perfect as you go through the loss of such a wonderful loved one. The Lord is close to the broken-hearted. May the love of God grant you continual peace and strength in your time of bereavement.
James R, Graddick
November 19, 2014
Glen and Alton; Know that God is able to keep us in times like now.please accept my deepest symphaty......
November 19, 2014
Prayers sent for a great guy. He will be missed but he's in a much better place. No doubt.
Donald "Reid" Reid
November 18, 2014
Glenn, Alton and family of Ronnie "Bear" Coates,
Please accept that he is in a better place and that you have my deepest condolences........
Donald A. Reid & Family
Billy & Lola Happoldt
November 18, 2014
Oh Snap Bear. We sure do miss you here at the Dempsey. May God be with you and your family
Ballard Hudson Sr High: Neighbors
November 18, 2014
Ballard. Hudson SR
High school neighborhood : To Ronnie Brown Bear Coates family :Weeping endure for a night but. Joy comes in the morning .
Ballard Hudson Sr High: Neighbors
November 18, 2014
Ballard. Hudson SR
High school neighborhood : To Ronnie Brown Bear Coates family :Weeping endure for a night but. Joy comes in the morning .
Artis.
November 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this bereavement.I will always have wonderful and fondly memories of (Bear). Harold Davis and Bear often visit me. Where always God and love would be in the conversation. About 4 weeks ago,I saw Glen and Bear, after conversation end. We said.these words,take care man I love you. I love too
To family Glen Alton Palm 4:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in( trouble)
Artis.
November 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this bereavement.I will always have wonderful and fondly memories of (Bear). Harold Davis and Bear often visit me. Where always God and love would be in the conversation. About 4 weeks ago,I saw Glen and Bear, after conversation end. We said.these words,take care man I love you. I love too
To family Glen Alton Palm 4:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in ( trouble).Harold be strong you been their for a classmate firend,and Godbrother
pat cason
November 18, 2014
Blessings to the entire Coates family.
patricia cason
November 18, 2014
Father God I ask for You to bring peace, love, comfort and understanding to the Coates family. It's never easy losing someone we love just know he's not gone we shall see him again in heaven. God bless you Glenn I love you and iam here for you if you need me. God bless the rest of the Coates family.
THE BOYS AT THE DEMPSEY
November 18, 2014
M.Y.S.R.P. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE. YOU WILL TRULY. BE MISS YOUR DEEP VOICE YOUR. NOT SO FUNNY JOKE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL DAYS AND CHILDHOOD STORY. GLEN WE KNOW YOU LOVE YO BROTHER. YOU USE TO SAY IT ALL THE TIME AND SHOW IT.BUT GOD LOVE HIM THE BEST. PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.
November 18, 2014
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A FRIEND AND CLASSMATE OF 1974
HARRELL DAVIS
November 18, 2014
To The Coates Family,
The Southwest Class of 74 are sadden to hear the loss of our dear classmate and your dear love one. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Mr. Mac and Class of 74
LUCIUS JORDAN AKA BIG LOU
November 18, 2014
GLEN,ALTON AND FAMILY: I'AM.EXTENDING MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BE YOUR. REFUGE IN PRESENT TIME TROUBLE.BEAR MIGHT BE ABSENT IN BODY. BUT HE WILL ALWAYS BE PRESENT IN SPIRIT (MEMORIES)
November 18, 2014
All of my life he has been here. I loved him when we were young and my love never stopped. He was and still is in my heart. God will help you along this journey in your time of sorrow.I love him and always will. He will be missed dearly.Keep holding on to God's unchanging hands and know he is taking good care of him now. RIP "Bear". We are still family, Alton and Glen. Love you both. Hang in there.
Loretta (Retta) Moore Foster and Family
Joe Robersom
November 18, 2014
To the Coates family.
The Roberson would like to send their heartfelt condolences to you for our lost. May god be with you all. Rest in peace /Bear/.
From Joe and the Roberson family.
November 18, 2014
May the Lord continue to comfort the Coates Family with his PEACE and Love. If you feel down or low, call on JESUS, a very present help. God will show you that he never left you, and will be will you always.
We remember "Bear" from Southwest High School and the Southside of Town. Bear
always had a smile for us. Thank you for the memories.
Min. & Missionary Oscar Hall
Roy Ricky Williams And Family
November 18, 2014
ToThe Family (Glen):May God give you strength and couragement during,This. Difficult time.
SOUTH MACON NEIGHBORHOOD
November 18, 2014
SOUTHMACON; WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. THE COATES FAMILY. WILL ALWAYS. B. A PART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD......R.I.P.BROWN. BEAR.
SOUTH MACON NEIGHBORHOOD
November 18, 2014
SOUTHMACON; WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. THE COATES FAMILY. WILL ALWAYS. B. A PART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD......R.I.P.BROWN. BEAR.
November 18, 2014
To The Coates Family,
The Southwest Class of "74" are very sadden to hear the loss of our classmate, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Southwest Class of"74"
Llewellyn "Kit" Kelley
November 18, 2014
Coates family,
Please accept my condolences for the passing of Ronnie "Brown Bear" Coates. My heart is heavy right now because of your(our) loss. We all(Glen & Alton) grew up on the south side of Macon and went to the same grade school. I pray our Lord and Savior give you the strength to endure the absence of your brother.
November 18, 2014
Alton, my pray is for comfort and peace for you and all those that loved my dear brother "bear". We will all miss him as remain alive and share the memories. From the depth of my heart I want to say be srong "cub" and lift up all that need to be consoled. Earnest "mug" Renfroe "Patriots forever 1973"
Keith White
November 18, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. While nothing I can say here helps much, we will be praying for peace, comfort and understanding for the family. Former Schoolmate from Southwest High.
November 18, 2014
Alton my pray is that you and your family and my dear friend "Bear"'s family and loved one's be comforted at this time of loss. Bear is at pease and await all those that are to come. May we all share in joy of the time we spent with him upon this earth. Im sure we all will miss him as we continue this life. God will protect and give you love. From the bottom of my heart I say I love you all and be strong. "Earnest " Mug" Renfroe". Patriots forever 1973.
Tyrone Blow
November 18, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Shirlene Hudson
November 18, 2014
Alton I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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