Michael R. Coats:
Loving Husband and Father
Michael R. Coats, 48, of 8041 County Road 5A, Bolivar,
passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile
accident.
Born on September 28, 1975, in Wellsville, he was a son of
William Giles and Brenda Coats Bissell.
On August 11, 2001 in Bolivar, he met April Mott who survives.
Michael was currently employed as a welder for API in
Arcade.
He was a former member of the Richburg Volunteer Fire
Department and a current member of the Allegheny River Valley Aquarium
Society.
At home he enjoyed raising turkeys and emus on his hobby
farm and was a freelance lumber jack. He
also enjoyed reading and online gaming.
In addition to April, he leaves behind his mother and Step
Father Brenda (Dean) Bissell of Allegany, a son Gabriel Coats of Bolivar, three daughters, Guinevere Coats
of Bolivar, Gemma Coats of Bolivar, Melysa Jackson of Alabama, two Grandchildren Abel
and Millie Smith, his siblings, Stacy Lenze, Emily Heilman and several others. He
was predeceased by his father.
The family will receive friends at the Mark F. Rinker
Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 554 South Main Street, Bolivar, on
Monday, May 13, 2024 from 2-5 P.M. Online condolences may be sent to the family
at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
