Larry Coates

SFC (Ret) Lawrence “Larry” E. Coates, age 83, passed away
on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Larry entered into this
life on March 4,1935 in Frederick, Maryland,
son of the late Hugh and Eloise Smith Coates.
He was a US Army retiree,having bravely served in combat roles in
both the Korean War and Vietnam and was the
recipient of many medals and citations including
three Purple Hearts. Larry was active in the VFW
Post #11160, Military Order of The Purple Heart
#457, DAV #45, and the American Legion #233. He
also enjoyed hunting and fishing and membership
with the Montgomery County Conservation Club.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years,
Virginia S. Coates; children, Wayne Coates, Edward
Coates, Timothy Coates (Shellie), Barbara
Bucklew; siblings, Hazel Sours and Joseph Coates;
and granddaughters, Maxine and Virginia Coates.
A Celebration of Life with US Army Honors
will be held at a later date. Condolences online
at NaveFuneralHomes.com