Coats, Terry L. 1958-2024 Atchison, Kan.

By NewsPress Now

ATCHISON, Kan. – Terry Lee Coats, 65, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Atchison. He was born Nov. 22, 1958, in St. Joseph, son of Esther and Everett Coats.

Terry attended Atchison High School. On April 12, 2019, he married Jodi Shoup, in Quincy, Illinois. Terry most recently worked as a laborer for Bob Mitchell. Terry enjoyed spending time traveling, with friends and riding his motorcycle. Terry loved life, always laid back and loved his time outdoors, especially around a bonfire or grilling.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy (Rankin) Coats; step-son, Anthony King; and grandson, Dakota McKinney.

Survivors include wife, Jodi Coats, of the home; daughter, Melissa Ernzen, of Damascus, Arkansas; step-children, Leanna (Hunter) Ellis, Krystina King, Wesley King, Jimmy King, Aaron King and Rod Rankin; sisters, Jocelyn Giles, Michaela (Will) Wilson and Dee Elaine; sister-in-law, Jennifer Buss; and brother-in-law, Jayson Shoup; grandchildren, Ricky, Amanda, Ashley, Noella, Destiny, Kaytlyn, Karleigh; great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Mia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Coats has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials are requested to the American Heart Association.

Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.