Coats, Sr., Warren E.

Warren E. Coats Sr., of Christiansburg, formerly of Succasunna, N.J. passed away peacefully at home with his daughter and son-in-law; grandchildren and great-grandchildren by his side on Monday, July 11, 2016. Warren was born on January 15, 1928, in Secaucus, N.J. and was the youngest child of Robert and Isabelle Coats.

Warren graduated from Weehawken High School. Warren proudly served his country as an MP in the 24th Division during the Korean War. Upon returning home from the war, Warren married the love of his life, Lucille Werner, in 1953 and settled down in Secaucus, N.J., before moving to Succasunna, N.J. in 1963. Warren worked as a machinist for the former Atlantic Can Company in Passaic, N.J., for Ponn Fire Hose Company in Kenvil, N.J., and then worked as a limousine driver for Aristocrat Limousine Service in Parsippany, N.J.

Warren moved to Christiansburg, Va. in 2004 where he became very active in several bowling leagues at the New River Valley Super Bowl and was a member of the Up and At’Em Seniors, the Tuesday Coffee League, Oldies but Goodies, Golden Years Senior League, Thursday Senior League, and the Summer Crazy 8 League. He also participated in the Commonwealth Games for Senior Bowlers and won Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals over the course of several years. Besides bowling, he was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and jumbles.

Warren was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Lucille, in 1998. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Jeannine Cooper and her husband, Dave, with whom he lived, of Christiansburg, Va.; his daughter, Lu-Anne Hetrick and her husband, Ellis, of Kingsland, Ga.; and his son, Warren, and his wife, Margaret, of Succasunna, N.J.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Veronica Werner, of Brick, N.J. and his brother-in-law, John F. Werner and his wife, Lorraine, of Cambridge, N.Y., as well as many nieces and nephews. Mr. Coats was also preceded in death by his daughter, Joanne, as well as his brothers, William, Robert, George, and Calvin; his sister, Grace and his beloved dog, Bootsie.

Arrangements are being handled through McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. A memorial service/celebration of life will be held in NJ at a later date.

The family of Mr. Coats would like to thank the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice and especially, Jessica, Denise, Laurie, and Kim for the kindness and compassion shown to him during his final journey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Good Samaritan Hospice, The Fisher House Foundation, or the charity of your choice.