
James "J.T." Coats
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Graveside services for Mr. James Coats, 79, of Tyler will be held and celebrated by family members only on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. The service will be held at Galilee Cemetery, Flint, Texas with Rev. Dr. Rufus Pollard, Officiant, under the direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Company. Mr. Coats was born on December 26, 1940 in Tyler, TX to Johnnie and Caroline Coats. He attended Tyler public schools and worked at Tyler Pipe and Marvin United Methodist Church. After retirement, he found great pleasure in working the family farm with his brother, Clarence Coats. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Leontine Fulcher, Hurmia Lee Coats, Lester B. Coats and Nathell Walker. Survivors include his children, Charlotte Wright (Kevin), Lester Coats (Shmetrius) Cheryl Coats and LaTosha Forrest (Robert), former wife, Lexie Coats; sisters, Lovie L. Arps, Lynn J. Powell and LaVorna Johnson; brothers, Clarence Coats and Warnell Coats; ten grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held on Thursday, 2-8pm at the funeral home.
