It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bedford Ray Coats of Bernie, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 82, on November 22, 2020. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bedford Ray Coats to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. John Ether Coats and Nellie Lee Pruitt Coats. He is survived by: his wife Emma "Biddy" Borders; his daughter Angela Becker (Glen) of St. Louis, Missouri; his sisters, Melba Florene Hube of Upland and Mary Louise Smee of Paducah, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Rachel Anne Becker and Tristan John Becker; and his brothers, Ether Lee Coats and James Edward Coats. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home

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November 24, 2020

Richard and Connie Smith lit a candle

“In loving memory of Bedford Ray Coats, May you all be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you, and the Peace that comes with knowing that Ray is in Heaven with our Lord. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Much love...”

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Bernie Cemetery
302 Main Ave, Bernie, MO 63822

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