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Curtis Coates Obituary
September 30, 1932 - March 21, 2022
Fort Worth, Texas - Curtis Nelson Coates was born September 30, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and died in Fort Worth, Texas on March 21, 2022 after succumbing to Parkinson's Disease. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Marcia "Tillie" Coates, and his sister, Joan Joyce Coates. He is survived by daughters, JoAnn Peterson (Don), Cindy Jung, and Marci Brumley (Kirk); grandchildren, Shannon Hathaway (Joe), Amanda Jung-Griffin (Jeremy), Katie Senor (Jordan), Will Jung (Amanda), Brady Moore, and Walker Brumley; sisters, Sally Harris (Louis), Susan Mars; great-grandchildren, Molly Kate & Macy Rae Senor, Ella & Laney Hathaway; sister-in-law, MaryAnn Smith Resch; companion, Velma Stacey; many dear nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life, Saturday, March 26, 2022, 3:00 p.m. Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX 76021. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Texas Rangers Foundation or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in honor of Curtis N. Coates.
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Mary Carkin
March 31, 2022
My father loved Curtis as a brother. I hope they are in heaven together, sitting on a bench in Colorado, telling each other their stories. My deepest condolences to you, Velma, and to his family. The world has lost a truly good man.
The Labhart Family
March 27, 2022
We have so many happy memories of the Curtis Family through the years. Beginning with Curtis in high school to our boys attending high school with their girls to Jerry working with their Mom in PTA and the boys working for Curtis during summer vacation from school at the cabins in Colorado. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We are all so sorry for your loss. He was a special person. God bless
Shirley Langdon
March 26, 2022
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Curtis. I will remember him as a man who truly loved his family. He will be missed.
Lynda Eatherly Ables
March 25, 2022
Velma, I am saddened to hear of Curtis´ passing. You are definitely in my prayers. May God give you peace during your time of grief. Love, Lynda
Laurence Maloney
March 24, 2022
In loving memory of our friend Curtis. May he Rest In Peace.
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