David Coates' Obituary
Rudder Funeral Home 256-437-2971
P. O. Box 525
Stevenson, AL 35772
www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
Bridgeport Location: 1552 County Road, Bridgeport, AL 35740, 256-495-2975
David Patrick Coates
June. 28, 1955 ~ June 28, 2012
Bridgeport, Alabama
David Patrick Coates, 57 of Bridgeport, AL formerly of Jackson, MS, died June 28, 2012. David was the son of the late John Thomas and Alice Geraldine Henson Coates born June 28, 1955 in Bridgeport, AL. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School Class of 73. David was awarded a football scholarship from Ole Miss where he played football four years. He was an Athletic Director at N.W. Rankin High School in Brandon, MS. Mr. Coates attended Brainard Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN.
Survivors include his children Drew (Lindsay) Taylor, Joseph Patrick Coates, Mary Alice Rae Coates; the mother of their children Rosemary McClendon Coates; grandchildren: Noah and Luke all of Jackson, MS; brothers: John T. (Betty) Coates, Jr. of Anderson, SC and Richard W. "Rick" Coates of Bridgeport, AL and other relatives.
Visitation will be Friday, 6-9 PM CDT and Saturday 9-10:30 AM CDT at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport, AL. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, June 30, at 11 AM CDT at Rocky Springs Cemetery in Bridgeport, AL. officiated by Drew Taylor. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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