Michael R. Coats:  Loving Husband and Father

Michael R. Coats, 48, of 8041 County Road 5A, Bolivar, NY passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on September 28, 1975, in Wellsville, he was a son of William Giles and Brenda Coats Bissell.  On August 11, 2001 in Bolivar, he met April Mott who survives.

Michael was currently employed as a welder for API in Arcade.

He was a former member of the Richburg Volunteer Fire Department and a current member of the Allegheny River Valley Aquarium Society. 

At home he enjoyed raising turkeys and emus on his hobby farm and was a freelance lumber jack.  He also enjoyed reading and online gaming.

In addition to April, he leaves behind

His Mother and Step Father Brenda (Dean) Bissell                Allegany

A Son                           Gabriel Coats                          Bolivar

3 Daughters                Guinevere Coats                                 Bolivar

                                    Gemma Coats                         Bolivar

                                    Melysa Jackson                                   Alabama

Two Grandchildren     Abel and Millie Smith

His siblings                  Stacy Lenze                                        

                                    Emily Heilman                        

                                    And several others

He was predeceased by his father.

The family will receive friends at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 554 South Main Street, Bolivar, on Monday, May 13, 2024 from 2-5 P.M.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com