Jeff F. Coats, Jr., 72, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Willowbrook Nursing Home in Nacogdoches. Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Old Salem Cemetery with Pastor Steve Noble officiating. He was born January 8, 1944 to Jeff F. Coats, Sr. and Georgia Lee (Clifton) Coats. He served in the US Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff & Georgia Coats, wife, Wanda Coats, daughter, Rondayla Coats, stepson, Ronnie Henson, brothers, W.J. Coats & Jack Coats, sister, Rose Ann Coats & special father-in-law & mother-in-law, Jack & Rachel Fountain. He is survived by: Daughters: Tondayla Samford & husband, Garry of Nacogdoches Vonda Barton & husband, Anthony of Joaquin Step Children: Randy Fountain of Center Jill Parker & husband, Steve of Center Shelia Cosby of Center Linda Henson of Nacogdoches Gayla Henson of Nacogdoches Brother: Bill Coats & wife, Sandra of Grand Haven, Michigan 14 Grandchildren 19 Great Grandchildren Mother-in-law: Vaudine Adams Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Friends In Lieu of Flowers family request donations for burial expenses sent to Jill Parker, 4473 ST HWY 7 W Center, Texas 75935