September 21, 1953 - May 1, 2021

Bruce Edward Coates was born on September 21, 1953, in Hohenwald, and passed away on May 1, 2021, in Nashville. He was 67 years old.

He is the son of the late Willis Walter Coates and Dorothy Lorene Albright Coates. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Bailey.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Catherine Coates of Centerville; daughter, Vanessa Coates of Franklin; sons, Brad Coates (Traci) of Centerville, and Vincent Coates (Jennifer) of Nunnelly; step-sons, Ronald Madden of Nashville and Roger Madden of Hohenwald; grandchildren, Hurlin...