Larry J. Coates

Larry J. Coates, age 84 of Saginaw and formerly of Midland, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Saginaw Senior Care in Saginaw. The son of the late Paul E. and Laura S. (Hamilton) Coates, was born March 13, 1935 in Midland. Larry served his country honorable in the United States Air Force and with the Michigan Army National Guard 1460th serving in Operation Desert Storm; retiring as Sergeant First Class. Larry was also a member of the VFW post 1071. He worked many years as a machinist with Eaton Corporation in Saginaw. On September 10, 1955, Larry married the former Helena G. Parsons in Freeland. After 53 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on January 18, 2009.

Surviving are his children, Steven (JoAnn) Coates and Lisa (Ralph Carter) Crook both of Saginaw; grandchildren, Charity (Kristopher) LaDuke, Joshua Grai, Jeffrey (Jenni) Coates, Rick Coates, Claire (Tyler Morris) Crook, Emily (Bobby) Rathbun; great grandchildren, Kayleigh Coates, Helena Coates, Vaughn Coates, Damian LaDuke, Gabriel LaDuke, Paisley Coates, and Chase Coates; and sister Laura (Ross) Fisk. In addition to his parents, wife and son, Larry was preceded in death by his great granddaughter, Ashley D. Coates.

Funeral services for Larry will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Lambin officiating. Military honors will be presented by the Michigan Army National Guard and the Midland Area Veterans. Burial will follow in Poseyville Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4 - 8 pm and again on Tuesday from 10 am until the time of service. Monetary expressions of kindness in Larry's name may be offered to Aleda V. Lutz Veterans Hospital. Personal messages of condolence may be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com.

Visitation Wilson MILLER Funeral Home

Monday, November 25, 2019
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
11:00 AM
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4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640
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