Wayne L. Coates, Jr.

Unknown - Nov 8th, 2006

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Nov 8, 2006
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Wayne L. Coates, Jr., 62, died November 8, 2006. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, he was a man of many talents. Although he enjoyed working, playing golf, being with his Men Alive group, friends, and enhancing his writing and poetry talent, he was the happiest and most fulfilled when he was with his family. He is loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Debby, daughter Katherine, and son Andrew. His brothers, Phillip, Jerry & his wife Sharon and their children: Allison, Chris & Ella Davis; Kimberly & Clay. His extended family, Walt, Maryanne & Whitman Bransford; Robin, Forrest, Stuart & Blair Bugge; Fletcher, Allsion, Lindsey & John Bransford. He was predeceased by his parents Phyllis and Wayne Coates. The celebration of his life will be held Friday, November 10, 2006, 1:00 p.m., at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock. The family visitation will be at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Men Alive at Pulaski Heights Methodist or Wayne Coates Scholarship Fund at First Tee of Little Rock - #1 First Tee Way 72204. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(18)

anne sims

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

debbie dear....was shocked to hear about wayne. lisa's and my thoughts will certainly be with you.wayne was so nice to me when i needed help with lights for the uams auxiliary and besides that wasalways a caring friend.
love and kisses,
anne sims

julie huston ellis

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dearest Debby,
Beth Hathaway sent me this very sad news and I wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have let Nancy Blackburn and Stacy Delano know of your loss. Let me know when you are ready for me to make a road trip to see you. I would love that.
Hugs and love,
Julie

judy byrd brittenum

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Wayne and I were close classmates at Stuttgart High School, and I have just learned of his illness and alas, his death. Have just called our dear friend, Judy Linton Perkins, in Baton Rouge, and we both send our sympathy to his family. Judy and Wayne sat by each other in band for years, and we all took some of those fabled trips together that I have just read about. Wayne was a very special man to me, and I will always be sad that I did not tell him how much. May God Bless you, his family and friends. Judy Byrd Brittenum

Claudia Beverly

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debbie, I remember Wayne so fondly and especially during the time when we played baritone in the Stuttgart High School band. My prayers are with you and your children and with your extended family. I feel fortunate to have shared some of Wayne's journey and how fortunate I am to continue this journey with you.

Danny and Paula Stobaugh

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debby, Katherine and Andrew,

Danny and I are so sorry for your loss. We will always hold fond memories of Wayne. His sense of humor was contagious. Our boys loved the Halloween he dressed up like Dracula, meeting them at the door. And, reading "The Cajun's Christmas" in true Cajun accent is something David emulates with his four girls. His memory will be with us always.
May God Bless you all. We pray for peace for you all.

Danny and Paula

BeBe & Pinkney Deal

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts are with you.

Wanda Walker Fantz

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Philip, I can still see the way your face lit up and the sparkle in your eyes when you would talk about big brother, Wayne. My sympathies to all of you. Wanda Walker Fantz

Carol Schuster Mitchell

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Betty,Katherine & Andrew,
My sincere sympathy to your family in the loss of your husband and father. I have fond memories of Wayne from Stuttgart High School playing in the band including poker games on my saxaphone case in the back of the bus . Those were good times; and I'm sure you have many to remember also. This has undoubtly been a very difficult time for all of you as he battled brain cancer. Our son-in-law is going thru the same thing now; so my heart goes out to you. I heard that Wayne had been diagnosed; but that he was doing well. I do wish we had more information about this disease. We have 2 students in our class die of the same thing. It just doesn't seem possible. May you feel God's loving arms around you to guide you through this time.
Sincerely,
Carol Mitchell

Bo Emmet's family

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Katherine, Andrew and Debby,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your family is very important to Bo and I know he spent many hours at your house and found a lot of comfort there. I hope that in this time of sorrow you can find some comfort and peace.
We are all thinking of you
With Love
Bo Emmet
Lori,Roger,Matt And Mia Snyder

Judy Rogers Baser

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I went to high school with Wayne. We will miss him especially since we didn't get to have our last class reunion in 2002. We have been talking about having a class reunion in 2007. Wayne came to several of our planning meetings back in 2002. He hadn't changed a bit just as nice and cordial as he was in school.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Rogers Baser

Ronald C. Gross

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Debbie, Katherine and Andrew:

I feel heartfelt sorrow for your loss. I received a call from Jerry this morning and heard the bad news.

I considered Wayne a close friend and contemporary. I was always lifted by his positive spirit and attitude. He was a good man who was pure of heart. He always flashed a great smile, even when there was nothing to smile about. I know of very few people who always carried themselves with their dignity in tact like Wayne did. I know that he will be missed by his family greatly.

Please find solace and comfort in the fact that even though he is now in a better place, his indomitable spirit will live forever.

With love and sorrow,

Ronald

Nancy (Bledsoe) Chandler

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I went to school with Wayne at Stuttgart High. I will keep all the family in my prayers.

Kay Dement/Clara Howell

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time and in the days to come. We know Wayne will be greatly missed here, but know he is rejoicing with his heavenly Father now.

Kay Dement and Clara Howell, neighbors of Phillip Coates

Virginia Fantz DeMaine

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Phillip and Jerry,
Although I did not know your brother as well as the two of you, I send my sympathy to all your family.

Ginia (Fantz) DeMaine

Norman Sward

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I want to extend my sympathies. I grew up with Wayne in Stuttgart, "down the street" about a block. I used to see him at Indian Princess campouts and banquets, and I talked to him every now and then. I did not know he had been ill.

I will remember Wayne fondly.

Norman Sward
Stuttgart class of 1963

Susan Mehlburger

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Debby, I am here holding you in my prayers, grateful for the time we had to connect. I wish for you and your family rest and peace.

Gene Fisher

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Wayne...what a loss to the people who knew and loved you. We will miss you on the links and will always cherish the fond memories of our friendship.

Laura Redden

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dearest Debby, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love all around you . . . Laura

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