William Earl Coots

1934 - 2017

WILLIAM EARL COOTS William E. Coots was born Sept. 30, 1934 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Claude and Goldie Coots. He died on Sept. 2, 2017 in Chico, CA. As a young man he and his family moved many times but finally settled in Feather Falls, CA and later in Oroville CA. Bill worked for 35 years as a welder at various Power Plants throughout the north state. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his family. He also liked to watch boxing and wrestling and had a passion for watching classic movies. Anyone who knew Bill, loved him. Bill is survived by his life partner Alice Estes of Paradise CA, his 4 sons; Bill Coots and Randy Coots of Oroville, CA, Chris Coots of Benicia, CA, Robert Coots of Palm Desert, CA and his daughter Shellie Savage of Olympia, WA, 13 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren. To honor his life a visitation will be held at Oroville Funeral Home, in Oroville on Tues., Sept. 12, 2017 from 4:00 7:00 pm . A Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Wed., Sept. 13, 2017, 11:00 am at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville. Arrangements are entrusted to Oroville Funeral Home (530) 533-0323.