Garry Russell Coats, 71, of Plano passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Ola and Ellis Coats. He married Angie Lee and they were together for 52 years and had two sons, Jeff and Todd. He was a football player in his early years and also raced motorcycles. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War as a medic in the US Army 44th Medical Brigade. He was a member of both Plano Masonic Lodge (#768) and Joseph A Kemp Lodge (#1287). He was retired from the printing industry after 30 years from Moore Business Forms; from sales to management. He enjoyed hunting, making knives, and watching the Cowboys.
Garry is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Angie Coats; sons Jeff (Cindy) and Todd (Wanda); grandchildren Justin, Amanda, and Tyler; and great-grandchild Cullen. He is also survived by his siblings Mary Kerbow and Jack Coats (Linda) of Wichita Falls.
Funeral services will be held at DFW National Cemetery (2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas 75211) on 02/08/2018 at 11:00am. The family will be at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home (7990 President George Bush Turnpike Dallas, Texas 75252) in Plano afterwards for a gathering and memorial from 12:30pm until 3pm.
Mike Wagoner
Garry was one of the very best. I have thought of him often over the years. Special memories..... Prayers for his wife Angie and two sons. Mike & Ruby
Linda Hager (Dozier)
My heart is broken with this news. Even though I have not seen Garry or Angie since high school I have always had special and fond memories of the times we spent together . My deepest sympathies to Angie and the family.
Connie Ferguson (Dampman)
It is with deepest sympathy to learn of Garry’s passing. My heart ❤️ goes out to Angie and their family. If I had to describe in one word my high school memory of Garry, it would be his KINDNESS to all. He will be missed.
Philip Frances
Deepest Condolences.
Rest In Peace Garry.
Joyce Rowe (Thompson)
So very sorry to hear of Garry's passing!! Peace, Love & Support are passed on to Angie & family during this sad time. God Bless & Big Hugs!!
Steven Boyd
My family moved to Wichita Falls in the summer 1961 from Dallas. I was a new kid in a new High School but Gary Coats was one of the first of friends who helped me make friends at Rider. My Prayers our with the family and Gary will surely be missed. Sincerely Steven Boyd