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Paul Coates Obituary
On July 22, 2006, Deacon PAUL A. COATES, loving husband of Doris E. Coates. He is also survived by daughter Monica Coates; and son Eric Coates. Friends may call at the Family Owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Ave, Baltimore, on Friday, after 9 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Church of God, 4310 Edmondson Ave, Baltimore, on Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. On Saturday the family will receive friends at the Church of God, 2030 Georgia Ave N.W., Washington, DC at 10:30 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:30 a.m. See www.marchfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Coates
5 Entries
Joel Taylor
August 1, 2006
I was in shock when I heard about
your lost. May God comfort and keep
you and your family strong in the time of need.
Keith Frasier & Family
August 1, 2006
Dear Eric and Coates Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord comfort you all and bring you great joy as you reflect on memories of your father.
Kelly Felton McGregory
July 28, 2006
Dear Mrs. Coates, Monica and Eric,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Coates' passing. I pray God's spirit would comfort you now and always. God Bless you.
Joyce Taylor
July 28, 2006
Dear Doris, Monica, Eric and Family:
Your precious loved one, Deacon Paul's soul winged its way to peace and freedom in the sky. Absent from the body present with the Lord. It's all a part of God's great plan, which is a mystery to us all. Deacon Paul closed his eyes and when he awoke these are the words the Master spoke, "Welcome home dear Paul! There's work for you in My Kingdom. You are needed and wanted here." Don't think of Paul as being dead, he's out of sight for a little while. You'll miss his voice, touch, smile, songs, and loving thoughtful ways, but you know he is safe in his heavenly home above where there is nothing but peace and love. He's there as a soul that is free and home at last, where he wanted to be. Our love and prayers are with you, and may you be comforted with the many happy memories you shared. God bless you and peace be unto you from God above.
Deacon Joseph E. and Joyce E. Taylor and Family
Talaya Gilmore-Moye
July 27, 2006
Dear Doris, Monica, Eric and Family:
I am deeply saddened by the death of Paul and quite frankly, still remain in a state of disbelief. What I do believe, however, is that Paul lived a saved life and lived it to its fullest! He loved you all so much and loved his extended family. If he had not seen me in a while, he would call and find me. At church or wherever
I would see him, I was met with a fatherly embrace and a genuine greeting. In Church, he could be found doing whatever needed to be done but he really enjoyed being a deacon and an usher/doorkeeper. His testimony would resound throughout the church, filled with the love and joy of Christ and gratitude for all of his blessings! There was not a song on this earth that Paul did not know...I would wonder where he found some of them. In plays, he would act out his part and everyone else's part. He could keep a conversation going as he maintained your interest. If he committed to something, Paul was there, sunshine, rain, or
snowstorm! His business sense was
impeccable! What a wonderful person! I deeply admired him and feel so blessed that he passed my way. Truly, he will be missed. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time of bereavement and may you find immense joy in the wonderful memories you created together!
Please know that I am here for whatever you may need. My prayers and love surround you.
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