Terry Lee Coates
December 21, 1955 ~ September 14, 2022
Terry Lee Coates, age 66, of Oakwood, Texas, departed this life for his heavenly home on Wednesday, the 14th day of September 2022. Mr. Coates was born on the 21st day of December 1955, to parents Ernest Coates, Jr. and Lela Wade Barnett Coates.
Mr. Coates was born in Palestine, Texas and raised in Oakwood, Texas. He worked as a welding instructor for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Windham School District before retiring. Mr. Coates was an all-around great guy, who never met anyone that didn't fall in love with him. He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed joking around with his friends and family. He was an avid fisherman, and he loved watching old western movies, and Houston Astros baseball games on television.
Mr. Coates was a giving man who left an impact on many people throughout his lifetime. He was a member of the Oakwood Church of Christ and led singing at many of the church services. Mr. Coates had a strong love for the Lord. He read his Bible faithfully and applied the lessons he learned to his everyday life. Even though we are sad for the loss of our loved one, we know Mr. Coates looked forward to the day the Lord would call him home and we rejoice for him.
In heaven, Mr. Coates joins his father, Ernest Coates, Jr.
Mr. Coates is survived by his wife JoAnn Coates; mother, Lela Coates; son, Scott Coates and wife Karen of Georgia; daughters, Christi Simmons and husband John of Georgia, Meghan Coates of Palestine, and stepdaughter, Britney Hindam and husband Stephen of Bullard; brothers, Michael Coates and wife Martha of Waco, and Mark Coates and wife Debbie of Oakwood. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Maeci, Bella, Aiden, Wesley, Alex, and Shirley, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Coates is to be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning, on Saturday, the 17th day of September 2022 at Oakwood Church of Christ.
Honorary pallbearers include the Men of Oakwood Church of Christ, Joe Wilder, Jay Wilder, and Sean Snedeker.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Coates can be directed towards Oakwood Church of Christ, P.O. Box 322, Oakwood, Texas 75855, or Oakwood Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 349, Oakwood, Texas 75855.
Memorial and cremation services for Terry Lee Coates are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Many of my childhood memories have Terry Lee right up front. He will be missed.
Prayers for you family. Terry was a a great guy who never met a stranger. He will be missed.
You’ll are always in our thought and prayer!
The Hibbard Real Estate Team would like to express our thoughts and prayers to JoAnn
and the Coats family in the loss of our friend, Terry
May God comfort you all in knowing that your loved one was loved by many and a good friend to all.
Willie Hibbard, Lana Rister, Debra Handorf, Samantha Bradford, Paulette Blackmon, William Quackenbush, Max Davis, Shelley Price, and Jessica Walker.
Terry, you never ceased to be my brother-in-law even after you and Cathy ended your marriage . I was always proud to have you in my life even in a small way. I always knew that if we needed you, you would be there for me and my sister and I I took comfort in that knowing. Though it has many been many years since I saw your face you were always larger than life to me.
It has been hard for folks to let you go but we all know that you have gone on to a better place and we will see you again someday… You will forever have a place in my heart.
I was always impressed with how friendly and cheerful Terry was whenever I was able to visit Oakwood and attend church services there. I am so sorry for his loss to the family and all of his friends. I have many good memories of his mother, Lela Wade, and his grandparents, Wade and Sally Mae Barnett. May God bless the family with healing and comfort through time and through the loving care of friends and neighbors.
I have so many great memories of Terry Lee from my childhood. He was so much fun and spent time with me even though I was a lit younger and a pain in the neck I’m sure. OuR thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Lela and the whole family.
Sorry for the loss of a Old-Time School Friend. Prayers for all the family. Joe
i love y’all too buddy i