Ronnie N. Coats

Ronnie Coats was born May 23, 1953 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Newman and Louise Dillon Coats. He was a graduate of McNairy Central class of 1971

He was united in marriage to Debbie Wyatt on July 23, 1971.

Ronnie was the owner of Coats Electric. He enjoyed drag racing, whether it was competing, watching, or building a car. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Lilli and Jax. A lot of time was spent in the shop building knives, lamps or just tinkering with whatever they could find. If the grands were playing ball - he was there watching.

Mr. Coats departed this life on June 27, 2021 in Hornsby, Tennessee at the age of 68 Years, 1 Month, 4 Days. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Coats of Hornsby, TN; two sons, Josh Coats and wife Lani of Selmer, TN, Justin Coats of Pocahontas, TN; two grandchildren, Lilli and Jax Coats both of Selmer, TN; two sisters, Sherrill Plunk and husband Rod of Bethel Springs, TN, Brenda Horton and husband Larry of Ramer, TN; special family, Wanda Rickman - thought of as sister; host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Coats was preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Wilson and husband Billy, Patricia McElhenney.