Robert Patrick Coates, 66, of Lumberton, died Friday, June 6, 2008 at his residence.
A lifelong residence of Lumberton, Robert was retired from the Texas Department of Transportation.
He is survived by his wife, Wilna Faye Coates of Lumberton; children, Robert Lynn Coates of Groves, Jana Smith and husband Ronnie, Sheila Criddell and husband Clint all of Lumberton, Patrick W. Coates and wife Robin, and Kelly Hall and husband Randy all of Kountze; fifteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and brothers, Leroy Bronson and Billy W. Coates both of Plum Ridge.
Robert is preceded in death by his father and mother, a stepfather, and a brother, Oliver Coates.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 9, 2008 at Gateway Church in Kountze, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee with burial to follow at Hooks Cemetery in Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, June 8, 2008 from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
