James L. Coates Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 10, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware

James L. Coates Jr.

August 10, 2024

Wilmington, Delaware

James L. Coates Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 10, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware

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Gebhart Funeral Homes

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James L. Coates Jr.

August 10, 2024

Wilmington, Delaware

James L. Coates Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James L. Coates Jr. of Wilmington, Delaware, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 10, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James L. Coates Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his grandsons, Sean Coates and Richard Coates. He is survived by: his wife Gertrude "Trudy" Coates of Delaware; his children, Debbie Mallender (James Mallender), Lori Brosnan (Dan Brosnan) of Delaware, Reverend Christopher Coates (Meredith Coates), James Coates of Philadelphia and Richard Coates (Jackie Coates) of Bensalem, Pennsylvania; his sisters, Kathy Tomkin, Sandra Falvo (David Falvo) and Linda Kreider; his grandchildren, Kate Hassey, Jamie Coates, Tina Coates, Melanie Heinz, Sarah Krupa, Maeghan Coates (Mac), Mary Kate Coates, Molly Coates, Will Coates and Anna Coates; and his great grandchildren, Sebastian, Sasha, Anthony, Julian, Jaden, Logan, Pierce, Dash, Amelia, Lila, Sterling, Amari, Gabriel and Ivy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gebhart Funeral Homes



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Gebhart Funeral Homes
3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703

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Gebhart Funeral Homes
3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703

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Silverbrook Cemetery
3300 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805

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