Robert Coats
July 24, 1929 - November 5, 2013
Robert Coats, age 84, passed away on November 5, 2013 in Prescott. He was born on July 24, 1929 in Chino Valley, Arizona to Samuel and Anne (Cowell) Coats. He graduated from Prescott High School in 1947. Robert worked as a lumberman until 1990. He was an avid volunteer for the Prescott Community Cupboard for the past 23 years. He loved reading, hunting, camping, playing softball and watching sports. But his ultimate love was his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eleanor Shelley Coats; children: R.L (Merry), Ron, Ritchie (Glennda), Resa Butricks and her partner, Steve Groce; grandchildren: Vicky (Shawn) Eldridge, Brandi (Freddy) Alvaraz, Brooke Coats, Shayla (Ward) Tucker, Shaunte’ Coats, Preston Butricks and great grandchildren: John, Dylon, Rhian, Alyssa, Ashlyn, Colin, Emma, Aubrey and Tristan. A Funeral Service for Robert will be at 11am on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Hampton Funeral Home, 240 S. Cortez St., Prescott. With a graveside service to follow at the Arizona Pioneer Home Cemetery in Prescott. Memorials in Robert’s name may be made to the Prescott Community Cupboard 434 W. Gurley St. Prescott, AZ 86301. Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements
Robert Coats, age 84, passed away on November 5, 2013 in Prescott. He was born on July 24, 1929 in Chino Valley, Arizona to Samuel and Anne (Cowell) Coats. He graduated from Prescott High School in 1947. Robert worked as a lumberman until 1990.... View Obituary & Service Information