Joseph Stanley Coates

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 70 years, Christine Elizabeth Grimes Coates, and his younger brother Donald Coates. His is survived by his 5 children, Joseph Michael Coates (Deborah), Beverly Coates Newton (Jack), Stanley Grimes Coates (Cindye), Sharon Lynette (Lyn) Billington, and Henry (Chip) Millard Coates (Lisa).

He leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Ashley Claypool, Bethany Wilson, Austin Coates, Christi Butts, Andy Newton, Kyle Coates, Tyler Coates, Duane Billington, Dustin Coates, and Bradley Coates. He also leaves behind 10 great grandchildren.

Joseph was a retired federal employee with 36 years of service. His final federal job was as an air traffic controller (FAA) at Jacksonville International Airport.

Joseph was an avid sportsman with golf being his primary game. During his golf career, he had eleven documented holes in one. He was an Arnold Palmer look alike- especially in his younger days, and once even asked Arnold Palmer "Has anyone ever told you, you look like Joe Coates?" (true story). Joe had a deep faith and loved church and loved studying his bible.

Joseph Leaves behind many friends, nieces and nephews who will miss his BOOMING voice and engaging personality.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Joseph's honor. https://www.alz.org/

Joseph's Life Verse:

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present or the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38

Arrangements are under the care and direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS CHAPEL HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 850 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32225. www.hardage-giddenschapelhills.com (904) 641-9755