Charles Christian Coats, 13, West Plains, Missouri, went to be with the Angels at 6:53 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home.
He was born August 26, 2010, at West Plains, to Charles Christopher Coats and Misty Upton. Chaz was a student at West Plains Middle School where he was a three year member of the Search program for gifted students; he was also a member of the West Plains Chess Club. He was in MMA and was on Team Fusion Jujitsu since June and was advancing quickly. He loved playing piano, enjoyed theatre and was in several plays. Chaz attended Boys & Girls Club since preschool. He was talented in many ways and was very humble. Chaz loved his family and was a child of God.
He is survived by his mother, Misty Coats; his father, Chris Coats, one brother, Carstyn Coats; one sister, Grace Rhoads; his grandparents, Charles & Dianne Coats, Ron Upton, Jackie and Cliff Webb and Stephen Petrey, all of West Plains; his aunts and uncles, Traci Deems and significant other, Tim Danielson, Domain, Iowa, Shawna Fillmore and significant other, Craig Corbelt, Yellville, Arkansas, David Coats and wife, Dawn, West Plains and Rachel Albin and husband, Trett, Nixa, Missouri; many cousins; and special teacher, Sylvia Hershenson.
His cousin, Dakota Coats preceded him in death.
Charles will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. A private burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Middle School Band, Search Club, Team Fusion, Boys & Girls Club or Avenue Theatre and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
