James Marcellius Coates Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Marcellius Coates was born on June 8, 1958 to the late Benjamin “Benny” Coates and he is survived by his mother, Mary Coates. He was educated in the Charles County School System. After graduating, he went into the U.S. Army and was a Sgt. until his time of discharge. He worked for the Charles County Board of Education and the Holiday Inn. He also did farm work. He loved wrestling, comic books, horse races, and bowling. In addition to his father, he was also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Joseph Thompson; his aunts, Anna Hurd, Shirley Spriggs, and Mary Lyles; his uncles, James Bean, Francis Spriggs, Frederick Lyles, and Alvin Medley; and his grandparents, Alonzo and Pauline Bean and Arthur and Gertrude Smallwood. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by three sisters, Gloria Thompson, Lorraine Price (Vondell), and Anita Pixley (Jackie); one brother, Vincent Coates; his godmother/aunt, Frances Bean; and his aunt, Margaret Medley. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Mary would like to give special thanks to MedStar Southern Maryland, Washington Hospital and his passionate staff and Raymond Funeral Service. Visitation on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 3PM until Wake Service at 4PM at Raymond Funeral Service Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646 with Interment at a later date. Memorials are asked to St. Joseph's Church, 4590 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret, MD 20675.

James Marcellius Coates

June 8, 1958 - August 5, 2020