Birth date: Jul 3, 1970 Death date: Oct 31, 2020
William Leonard Coates, Jr., son of William Leonard Coates, Sr. and Carol Coates Barnett, was born November 3, 1970, in El Centro, California. He departed this life Saturday, October 31, 2020, in Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Mi Read Obituary
A photo of a great guy.
I worked with Bill at the Northeast Regional Fisheries Training Center on Cape Cod. He was an expert in his field of knowledge and always took the thoroughly explain the subject matter. Bill was kind and patient and ALWAYS made time for you no matter how busy he was. Bill, thank you for your service and as other have said, we have the watch.
Bill and I were fellow instructors in the Coast Guard on Cape Cod. He was one of the most humble, down to earth guys. A kind and loyal shipmate and Brother Chief... rest peacefully my friend. We have the watch...🇺🇲🖖
Rest in Peace my friend, it was a pleasure serving with you at the Northeast Regional Fisheries Training Center. You always had a smile on your face, and you were always a pleasure to be around. Rest easy shipmate, we have the watch
Bill and I served in the U.S. Coast Guard together during my time at the Northeast Regional Fisheries Training Center (NRFTC) in Cape Cod. We worked together to develop class content for the Coast Guard and other law enforcement agencies. He was one of the kindest and most humble guys I ever met. We spent many days just talking about life, hobbies and family. While I haven't seen him in years I know he will be greatly missed. Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
Bill was one of the kindest people I have had the pleasure to work with. Your NRFTC and Coast Guard family will never forget you. My son still remembers Mr Jacket and how nice he was. Rest easy brother, we have the watch. :flag-us::flag-us::flag-us:
BMC Dan Wenger, USCG (Ret)
