Joe Donald Coats was born August 11, 1946 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Audry John and Ruby Jewel King Coats. He had worked in timber and as a farmer most of his life. Mr. Coats departed this life on August 19, 2018 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 72 Years, 8 Days.
He is survived by three sisters: Ina Robert and husband Troy of Selmer, TN, Julie Julian and husband Jack of Adamsville, TN, Phyllis Scott of Lexington, TN; two brothers, Billy Parr of Brighton, TN, Jeffrey Brotherton and wife Pat of Brighton, TN; a grandchild, JoAnn Sutton of Selmer, TN; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Coats was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara R. Johnson who passed away on October 23, 2014; a daughter, Tina Marie Sutton; a son, Donald Coats Jr.; a sister, Mary O.Neal Vaughn; two brothers, Johnny Earl Coats, Edward Lee Smith.
Private Services