Marvin Lee Coats

Rocky Mount – Marvin Lee Coats, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on September 1, 1937, he was the son of the late John Crosson Coats and Amanda Dudley Coats. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Danny Carter.

Marvin retired with 29 years of service with The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. Marvin also served 20 years as a Rocky Mount Auxiliary Policeman and 14 years in the National Guard. He also was a member of the Rocky Mount Chapter of the Jaycee’s. A man of great faith, he was a member of Marvin Methodist Church serving on various committees. He was an avid PEPSI collector and he also loved Rocky Mount Gryphon Baseball. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Marvin leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Carole Coats; his daughters, Debbie Pearce and husband, Clarence, of Rocky Mount; and Phyllis Ellen Coats of Rocky Mount; his sons, Robbie Coats and wife, Gusty, of Rocky Mount; and Eddie Coats and wife, Polly, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Magan Coats; Amanda Coats; Lindsey Pearce; Blair Coats; Catherine Coats; Kirby Coats; and Logan Pearce; and two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Saxon; brother, John C. Coats of Rocky Mount; close friends, Grey and Kathy Wilson; and many other special friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Patrick Sinclair and Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday, April 29, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.