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William Craig Coats

William Craig Coats, 65, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away October 15, 2019. He was born June 2, 1954 in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Crayton L. Coats and Peggy J. (Barnes) Coats.  He is preceded in death by his parents and many aunts and uncles.

Craig is survived by his wife; Jacqueline Hamilton, brother; Mike and wife Tonya Coats of Conway, nephews; Paxton and wife Kathy Coats of Connecticut and Landon Coats, great-nephews; Jaxson and Cameron, daughter; Lindsey Hodges of Texas, grandchildren; Alyssa, Dylan and Kenleigh and a host of other family and friends.

Family request in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Reel Recovery at https://reelrecovery.org/how-to-help/donate/.

Visitation will be Monday, October 21st, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Mount Ida Church of God with memorial service to follow with Bro. Patrick Saveall officiating. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com 

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