Kenneth Ray Coates's obituary , Passed away on November 26, 2024 in Smithfield, Virginia

Kenneth Ray Coates

April 1, 1940 - November 26, 2024 (84 years old)

Smithfield, Virginia

Kenneth Ray Coates's obituary , Passed away on November 26, 2024 in Smithfield, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Littles Funeral Home

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Kenneth Ray Coates

April 1, 1940 - November 26, 2024 (84 years old)

Smithfield, Virginia

Kenneth Ray Coates Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenneth Ray Coates of Smithfield, Virginia, born in Brookneal, Virginia, who passed away on November 26, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth Ray Coates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Coates and Susie Coates (Booker); his brothers, Steve and Irvin; and his former wife Patricia Francis.

He is survived by: his brother Bobby Coates; his children, Todd Coates (Jeanne), Kim Powell (Andy), Jennifer Lapiere (Mike) and Rhonda Wright (David); his grandchildren, Angela, Katie, Carly, Nathalie, Evan, Tori and Dakota; his great grandchildren, Adelynn (Addy), Ellie, Lakelynn, Lennon and Easton; and his brother Roy McFatter.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Little's Funeral Home and Cremation Service (1515 S Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430). A burial was held on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the St. Luke's Memorial Park Cemetery (14477 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430).

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the spreading of the gospel through purchasing Gideon Bibles at http://www.sendtheword.org or by calling Donor Services 1-866-382-4253 Online condolences may be registered at http://www.littlesfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Littles Funeral Home



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Dec 04

Funeral service

Little's Funeral Home and Cremation Service
1515 S Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430

Wed

Dec 04

Burial

St. Luke's Memorial Park Cemetery
14477 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430

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