1932
2014
Albert Edward Coats, longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at his home at the age of 81. He was born on September 4, 1932 in Chillicothe, TX to the late Albert and Sarah Coats. Edward served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked in the insurance business for over 40 years. Edward started his career at Hartford Insurance, then owned and operated Surety Insurance Agency, which later became Coats-Prejean Insurance Agency, and retired from Audubon Insurance in 1997. He enjoyed caring for his lawn, and he loved his grandchildren and family dearly. Edward will be missed by his wife, Jeanette Coats; four sons, Scott Coats, Steve Coats and wife Kristen, Brad Coats, and Brett Coats and wife Melody; grandchildren, Kristen, Madison, Luke, and Lauren; great granddaughter, Aubrey; brother, Norman Coats and wife Jane; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Greenoaks Funeral Home at 9:00 am until the Funeral Service begins at 12:00 pm, officiated by Minister James Eaves. Interment will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Stephen Coats, Brad Coats, Brett Coats, Jason Jackson, Craig Coats, and Chris Coats. Donations may be made in Edward's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online condolences may be placed at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.
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February 21, 2014
To the Coats family, please accept my condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you.
February 21, 2014
Charley,Mel and girls we were sad to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and help make it easier for you all at this time. Always, Connie, Billy and Josh .
February 20, 2014
Ruth and Mark Alise
Dear Jeanette,
You and Ed have been the best neighbors anyone could ever hope to have. For the past 16 years Ed has been a dear friend to us. Everyday has been enjoyable knowing he was there watching and helping with anything we needed. The loss is too great to measure. Blessings to you and your sons.
February 20, 2014
My condolences to Jeanette and ALL of Ed's family. Have very fond memories of my working with Ed for many years in the insurance industry.
Mike Ardoin
February 20, 2014
Georgia & Rob Langoni
Our prayers for peace and love for the Coat's family. Mr. Ed will surely be missed here on Earth but we know where he is now. We always enjoyed a taste of his good cooking, he seemed to be a jack of all trades.
February 20, 2014
Danielle Maynard
My Dear Friend Brett,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 20, 2014
Kathy Pitre
Brad, I was saddened to hear of your dads passing. Summers won't be the same not seeing him out there cutting the grass. I would pull up to the curb to visit for a moment & he was so pleasant to talk to. Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
February 19, 2014
C. J. Broussard
My condolences to the family during this time of grief. I worked with Ed for many years until his retirement but had not seen him since then. I always admired his work ethnic and desire to do the best.
February 19, 2014
Steve and Kristen,
Please know that you and the kids are in our prayers, and that He is with you always. And, I'll miss sharing stories with Mr. Coats about dusty, hot/cold Chillicothe, Tx!
Gene and Carolyn
February 19, 2014
Steve, I am so sorry to hear about your father... Just know that you and your family in my prayers during this time of sorrow!
Nikki Canova Sumner
February 19, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about Ed.Please know that the Williams family is lifting you all in prayer. Nancy, John and Joe
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