Ronald Lee Coats of Mena passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 in Hot Springs, AR at the age of 89. Ronald was born on August 25, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Norvel Coats and Jeanette Ward Coats. He loved boating, golfing and all sports. A Physical Therapist by profession, he also was a Veteran of the United States Army. Above all he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a devout Christrian and loved the Lord. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Ronald was survived by; wife, Nita Coats of the home; Sons, Mark Coats and wife Carol of Scottsdale, Arizona, Michael Coats and wife Tammy of Willis, Texas; Daughter, Lisa Proud and husband Russell of Willis, Texas; 5 Grandchildren and several Great-Grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Brother Mark Lyle officiating, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home 611 Janssen Ave. Mena, Arkansas 71953 Ph# 479-394-1310 bwfuneralhome@yahoo.com
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