KENNETH RAYMOND "KENNY" COATS

Kenneth Raymond "Kenny" Coats, 72, of Orrick, MO died Sunday, December 28, 2014 at his home.

Kenny was born on December 3, 1942 in Orrick to Tyrus Raymond and Hortence (Woods) Coats. He married Barbra F. Wright of Malta Bend, MO on December 17, 1966. She survives of the home.

Additional survivors include one daughter, Kenicia Rahn Coats of Orrick; one sister, Dorothy M. Essig of Excelsior Springs, MO; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Edwin Lee "Eddie" Essig.

Kenny worked in the multi-level department for Ford Motor Company for 30 years before retiring. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of the U.A.W. Union Local #249. Kenny was a member of the Rock Falls Baptist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion. He had lived in Ray County most of his life. He loved playing the banjo and loved to hunt and fish.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Rock Falls Baptist Church or to the Crossroads Hospice.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls Baptist Church near Elkhorn, MO. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the O'Dell Cemetery north of Orrick, MO where military honors will be provided by the Ray County Veterans. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com