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.
