Bruce Calvin Coats, age 90, of Lancaster, South Carolina passed peacefully surrounded by family. Bruce is survived by his spouse, the love of his life of 68 years, Geraldine Coats; children: Doug Coats, Kevin Coats (Marlyss), Darice France (Doug), Andrea Crowell, 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edith Coats.
Bruce often said, “Family is our greatest wealth.” He had a love of sports, competition, golf, and fishing with his children and grandchildren.
He served in the US Air Force and Air National Guard. Additionally, he retired as the Darke County, Ohio Veterans Service Officer. He was a member of the Tree Tops Veteran’s Club. Bruce was a proud graduate of Indiana University. Later, he was on the professional staff at University of Arizona and Indiana University.
Bruce was a member and former president of the North Carolina Lions Club, where he received the Jack Stickley Fellow and Melvin Jones Fellow awards. He volunteered as an instructor for the First Tee Program. Bruce was a member of the Weddington United Methodist Church.
There will be a memorial service at a later date.
Condolences may be offered at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com.
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