Howard Coats

Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing.
Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.

Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 1:40AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

An arctic cold front will move quickly east across the region through daybreak. This will usher in a much colder airmass with temperatures quickly falling below freezing.
Snow showers can be expected this morning with snow accumulations of a half inch or less possible. This will combine with the falling temperatures to produce slick spots on untreated roadways. In addition, brisk west winds will gust to 25 to 35 mph at times this morning.
The morning commute will be affected by these conditions. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges an overpasses.

Friday, January 8th, 2021

Howard Coats

Howard N Coats, 91, husband of Norma Joan Coats, went to join his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 20, 2020.

Born January 1, 1929 in Celina OH, he was the son of late Howard F. Coats and Mildred L (Roberts) Coats.

Howard served in the U.S. Army (1st Cavalry) during the Korean War. He then worked as a plumber and Pipefitter until retirement. In his spare time, he was an active member of United Methodist Church, a Lifetime Member of the Masons, a respected Boy Scout Leader, a Member of the Lima Pipefitter and Plumbers Union #776 and he was a Lima VFW Cootie.

Howard is preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Schreima, his son Mike Coats, his sisters Joyce Ward, Betty Coombs and his brothers Irvin Coats, Paul Coats and Don Coats.

Howard is deeply missed by his wife of 68 years, Joan Coats of Sebring, FL, his daughter, Tammy (Terry) Ault of Sebring, FL, his son Doug of Callaway, Virgina, daughter-in-law Sheryl Coats of Ohio City, OH along with 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren, sister Barb Doty of Wapakoneta, OH, brothers Dallas and Jimmy (Bonnie) Coats of Celina, OH.

Howard's memorial service will be at 1:00 PM on March 19, 2021 at the Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.

Howard's favorite sayings were: "Life is short eat dessert first" and "Laughter is the key to a happy life."

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