Graveside: Saturday April 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Wolford Cemetery
Obituary: Robert Gene Coats, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:53 am April 5 2021 at his residence in Mount Vernon, Il, He was born September 11, 1932 in Houston, Missouri to the late Hershel and Fern (Crawford) Coats. Robert married Eleanor (Johnson) Coats in Denver in Colorado on June 20, 1964.
In addition to he lovely wife, Robert is survived by his son, Mark Coats of Mount Vernon Ill; daughter, Debbie Coats of Salida, Co; brother, Kenneth Coats and wife, Mary Jane of Houston, Missouri; sister, Suzy Hoover of Houston, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his son, James Coats; and brothers Donald Coats and Keith Coats.
Mr. Coats proudly served his country in the United States army during the Korean War. He was a member and deacon at Park Avenue Baptist Church and was an active Gideon member.
Mr. Coats taught at Mt. Vernon Township High School, where his building trades program produced many homes in the Mt. Vernon area. He loved playing his guitar and singing and performing western and gospel songs. He also loved home remodeling projects and doing community volunteer work.
