James "Jim" J. Coats Sr.

James “Jim” J. Coats, Sr., age 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at his home in Celina. He was born June 23, 1941 in Celina to the late Howard and Mildred (Roberts) Coats. On October 20, 1962 he married Bonnie L. (Bretz) Coats and she survives at the residence in Celina.

Other survivors include his children, Melinda Lockwood, Celina, James (Lisa) Coats, Jr., Celina, Tisha (Joe) Post, Celina and Robin (Charlie) Steinbrunner, Celina; a sister, Barbra Doty, Wapakoneta; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and one great great grandson.

He is also preceded in death by five brothers, Don, Howard, V. Paul, Dallas and Irvin Coats; and two sisters, Betty Joseph and Joyce Ward.

Jim retired from the Mercer County Highway Department in Celina after 32 years of service, where he loved to plow snow.

He was a member of Celina American Legion Post # 210, Celina VFW Post # 5713 and he volunteered for the Sheriffs Auxiliary for many years.

Jim enjoyed driving around town in his truck, mowing, recycling and most of all spending time with his family.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Tim Benjamin officiating; where the family will receive friends from 9:30 am – 10:30 am prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.

Memorial contributions can be made to Grand Lake Hospice, 1122 E Spring St, St. Marys, Ohio 45822.

Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Jim and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.