Marvin Lee Coats
September 1, 1937 ~ April 27, 2016
Rocky Mount - Marvin Lee Coats, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on September 1, 1937, he was the son of the late John Crosson Coats and Amanda Dudley Coats. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Danny Carter.
Marvin retired with 29 years of service with The Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Company. Marvin also served 20 years as a Rocky Mount Auxiliary Policeman and 14 years in the National Guard. He also was a member of the Rocky Mount Chapter of the Jaycees. A man of great faith, he was a member of Marvin Methodist Church serving on various committees. He was an avid PEPSI collector and he also loved Rocky Mount Gryphon Baseball. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Marvin leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Carole Coats; his daughters, Debbie Pearce and husband, Clarence, of Rocky Mount; and Phyllis Ellen Coats of Rocky Mount; his sons, Robbie Coats and wife, Gusty, of Rocky Mount; and Eddie Coats and wife, Polly, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Magan Coats; Amanda Coats; Lindsey Pearce; Blair Coats; Catherine Coats; Kirby Coats; and Logan Pearce; and two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Saxon; brother, John C. Coats of Rocky Mount; close friends, Grey and Kathy Wilson; and many other special friends.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Rev. Patrick Sinclair and Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday, April 29, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Eddie , so sorry to hear about your dad . Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time . Danny and Frances Southerland
To the Coats family Thoughts and prayers Mr Coats will be missed
Deepest sympathies and prayers for the family. He was a good friend to my Dad. Lee Blackmon and family
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Sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this time. Ronnie and Susan Driver
MARVIN COATS WAS ONE OF FINEST MEN THAT I HAVE EVER KNOWN!!!!!!
So sorry Carol ,,,,,prayers are with yu and your family ,,,yu know my husbands family loved your family So Many memories ,,take care love yu ,,,Mary Pope
Loving thoughts, prayers and hugs for all of Marvin’s special family. Janet & Lawrence
carole I am so sorry to hear about marvin. our whole family loved your family . my thoughs and prayers are with you and your family. judy sherrod
Phyllis and Carol and family your daddy and husband was a great person and a fine Christian gentleman that everyone was blessed if he crossed their path and if they did not they missed out on a great person with such kindness and love and intelligence for all aspects of life.We love you all and God bless and be with you all during this time and in the future.
Carol and Family, What a shock I got when I found out about Marvin. I thought about you this morning and thinking about Riverside. I have never met any nicer family than yours. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Marvin was a great man. You and your family are in my prayers. I know God has his loving arms around each one you now and the days to come. God will give you strength that you don’t even know you have. Marvin is now in the arms of our Jesus Christ Lord and Savior looking down smiling. As my Mother would tell us, go out look up there’s a new star in the sky. God wanted a new angle. He certainly has one now, Marvin. God Bless each one of you.
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John, Shirley and son’s, I’m truly sorry for your loss! sending love and prayers your way! Love-Kimmy Cone Hackney
Janice and I send our condolences and our prayers are that God will give you the strength and courage to accept his will. I always enjoyed being with Marvin during his service to the National Guard. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Sincerely Janice and Rudy Allsbrook of Tarboro.
Robbie, Debbie and family , So sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you all close together in his arms and provide you with comfort and peace , especially during this difficult time. Donna Hyde Reams
My heart and prayers are with each of you in this time of loss. I pray that love and sweet memories will surround each of you, as they do me. My family and I were truly blessed to be part of your family and Marvin will be truly missed by us. Until the day we gather together with mom, dad and Marvin we will hold them in our hearts. With all my love. Lisa and Tony Mellone
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. Thinking and praying for you.
When Pat and I moved to Rocky Mount in 1995 we moved beside Robbie. Every time their family got together at Robbie’s or at any of the other children’s home they were all together. The entire family was together and that is the way this family is, together. That can only be because of their up bringing from Marvin and Carole. They all have become our dear friends and we love all of you. Our tears are of joy of what Marvin Leaves behind. A beautiful family
Dear Carol and family, I am so shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I must have been nudged in some way this week when I was thinking of you. God bless you and your family in your time of grief. I really miss seeing you Carol and your kind and thoughtful ways. Very different without you there. My love, Liz Smallwood.
Mr. Coats mom kept me and my brother for my mom, I was able to meet Mr. Coats and his family thru this. A friendly smile and kind words are what I remember most, great family to know. So sorry for your loss, but heaven is his reward.
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So sorry to hear about Marvin’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lynn & Samantha Warbritton
Mrs. Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Marvin. I will always remember him from Riverside when I was little girl staying with my grandmother. Praying for you all during this time.
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MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FELLOW ROCKY MOUNT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BLACKBIRD , CLASS OF 1957 . YOU WERE A GOOD MAN AND I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE MISSED DICKIE LANE
Eddie, So sorry to hear your dad had passed. We are praying for you and your family. May God put his loving arms around you and comfort you at this time.Eddie thank you for your testimony and being an encouragement even in the work place. Your dad and mom left a great impression upon their children, May the Lord bless you and your family in the days ahead. Know you will see him again. God Bless Love in Christ, Herbert and Joyce Pridgen
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Keeping all of you in our prayers. David & Jamye Byrd
Dear Coats Family, I’m sorry to hear about Marvin’s passing. Your family meant so much to me as I was growing up. I’m sorry that we have lost touch through the years. Carol and Marvin were such a solid, loving couple. Debbie and Robbie, I hope all is well with you both. Eddie and Phyllis – you probably don’t even remember me, but I remember how adorable you both were. Take care of each other. Bonnie Hollowell Whitehurst
Carol and Family, so shocked and sorry to learn of Marvin’s death. You have a beautiful family and it was plain to see in the video that Marvin enjoyed being with them and you. I feel your sadness and know what it’s like. God will get you through this. He has blessed you all with family love and devotion. Take care of yourselves. Mary Mayo