Joseph Coates Obituary

You were an amazing friend and fraternity brother! Rest easy, buddy! I will see you on the flip side!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Joe was one of the most selfless people I've ever met. Always kind and caring, he genuinely wanted to know how others were doing. I will always remember this about him. May his memory be a blessing!

Steve’s and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your friends and family give you the strength you need at this time.
God Bless.
Gayle and Steve

Jessica, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Patty May

In loving memory of Joe, a wonderful person who will be remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Grateful for his mentorship, kindness, and service to Troop 519 and our city. May God bring peace and blessing to his family.

Such an inspiring spirit and amazing human being. God bless Joe.

Prayers to the family during this hard time. Joe was a testimatent to true courage and bravery on how not to give up on life. Proved strength to everyone around him and we are proud of who he was. He will be missed!

Jessica and family, what a legacy Joe has left! He will be remembered by so many for his unselfish deeds. Love and prayers to each of you.

Joe was the best of us. A true friend to all, mentor to youth, and servant leader who set an example we all should follow. He was a devoted son, husband and father and he gave some much of himself to others with joy and laughter.

Having spent many weekends camping with Joe through scouts, I will always remember him happiest when he’s outside lighting the fire or cooking up something exceptionally delicious for the other “Old Goats”. There was never a problem too big for Joe - he always knew how to do everything and even if he didn’t he could fashion up some ingenious solution to get us through the weekend.

The lessons he taught the scouts will be his enduring scouting legacy. His thoughtful advice and joyful encouragement has helped to shape and guide so many young lives.

He will be missed terribly. May he rest in peace and in Glory in Heaven with his Savior.

Jessica, I regret I never had the opportunity to meet such an amazing human being. You and the kids have my deepest condolences. I’m so truly sorry for your loss.

Joe's life was an example for us all and he will be missed. I am blessed to have know him, and very much appreciate his contributions to MPPC and to the hike ministry in particular. He has gone to be with his Savior on the mountaintop and I look forward to seeing him there someday.

We've been neighbors since Little Joe was born. What a fine young man he grew up to be. Always smiling and so polite. I can just imagine, even though broken hearted, how proud his parents are of his accomplishment. God be with them. Love and Prayers.

I can see see "little Joe´s" face as a child running around church; always as sweet as his Mama and Daddy. When Rick and I came back home, one of the first faces I saw was him handing out bulletins with that big smile in the fellowship hall. He was a shining example of a discipleship and what it means to walk in faith everyday. I know he fought the good fight and is now at rest with our Savior. Our love, our prayers, and our heartfelt sympathy go with all of you. He will be sorely missed.

Hugs and love

A servant heart is absolutely the best way to describe Joe . I was so fortunate to work alongside him on the Session at church — and his many contributions there were guided by his faith, his compassion for others and his commitment to his convictions for rightness. An Eagle Scout through and through. He’s left such legacies in so many ways - may his family feel God’s arms wrapped tightly around them.

Proud of him and his accomplishments.

Joe was the best next door neighbor. He was always available to check on our house while we were away. He walked the walk every day. May he rest in the arms of his Savior.

It saddened me to hear of Joe's passing. I could feel your love by your posts on FB. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Coates Family & Friends, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was an amazing young man and always so polite at the lunch counter at Pitt St Pharmacy back in the day and he grew into an even more amazing and inspiring father, husband, and public servant. I am confident he will continue to serve his Lord and Savior and when the sun shines bright, you know that is Joe smiling down on all of you. God Bless!

My prayers are with Joe’s family in their time of mourning.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joe and Sue, I was sorry to hear about the passing of your son. I will be praying for the whole family !

My sincere condolences to Joe's family and friends. He had such a gentle spirit.

"A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again._Maya Angelou

Joe was genuinely a kind man. He literally saved me during the 2015 flood by picking me up in a big emergency truck on Ashley Phosphate. Palmetto Commerce was flooded. I will never forget how he helped me that day or how he helped everyone in our department in the EOC. He was always calm and professional and a joy to be around. You will be greatly missed Joe. Condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers.

Long time ago memories of the Coates family and my family and kids, in old Mt. Pleasant, the Academy, Hungry Neck Soccer, sports and just lots of kid activities. My kids, Chuck,Brock and Mandy Sandish grew up in school in Mt Pleasant and lots of friends. I remember this sweet family so well and many thoughts and prayers going out to you. Joe was a wonder young man as were his entire family and all had that infectious smile. So very sorry to hear of his fight and know that he will watch over his sweet Coates family he leaves behind.
Luanne (Sandish) Moore

My sincerest heartfelt condolences to the family. "Little Joe" holds a wonderful place in our memories with Scouting and friendships in the neighborhood of the "old village ". He will be sorely missed.

Thoughts and Prayers with the entire Coates Family. Little Joe was one of the finest people I have ever known. He "adopted" me as a friend quickly in one of my many family visits to Charleston. When I reflect on times spent in the woods - I will always remember Joe and hid BIG Heart and his kind and caring demeanor putting other people first.

The loss of Joe is a life taken too soon. Knowing parents Sue and Joe for many decades. A family that meant so much to to everyone lives they touched. It is with heartfelt sympathy Dick and Betts Grant feel for Sue, Joe his wife, children and all of his family and friends. God Bless .

Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Joe was a first-rate contact in times of disaster and a true friend. He will be missed...

I worked with Joe at the ECC. There was not a day that I would walk by Joe’s office without having a conversation with him. No matter what he was going through, no matter how busy he was, he always asked how me and my daughter were doing. We would share stories of treatment and hope and life in general. My daughter is a brain cancer survivor that also receives treatment at Duke, where Joe was also treated. Joe had an amazing presence about him and never shied away from helping those in need, even throughout his own battle. He was an amazing soul that will be truly missed by those of us that were lucky enough to be a part of his life.
To Joe’s family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you can find peace and comfort in knowing that Joe is finally healed and watching over you.

Joe, I love you, Buddy - you always were & will remain a "brother without reservation." The world is a lesser place without you in it. I will miss you terribly. Jess, we love you and the kids. My heart breaks for your loss and y'all will stay in my prayers.

Jessica, I just learned of Joe´s passing. He was an amazing man. An inspiration to all that knew him. You and all of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. With heart love and sympathy. Teresa Cobia

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joe Coates was a great Scoutmaster, a loyal fraternity brother, and a person who reached out to all, especially anyone in need or distress. A stranger was a person he had not yet met. His attitude of quiet confidence and his principled leadership will never be forgotten. Scouting USA, the Kappa Alpha Order, and all in Charleston County are saddened by our loss but we rejoice in his promotion to Glory.
Excelsior!

I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was an exceptional person and will be missed by many people. Thinking and praying for the family.

Jessica... just heard the news. So grateful I had the opportunity to meet Joe . What a wonderful husband, dad and inspiration to us all. Prayers for peace.
Molly Joseph

I knew Joe through scouting and he was always kind, caring and willing to help others. My condolences to his family. May his memory be an everlasting blessing for all.

"Little" Joe as he will always be to me,was a wonderful young man. I knew him and his family through the scouts starting with cub scouts through Boy Scouts. I was very sad to hear of his death. My thoughts are with all of his family.

I first met Joe when he taught my CERT class in 2014 and have worked with him in different capacities several times over the years. Joe has always been kind and super helpful. No matter what the ask, Joe was always happy to help out. He inspired others (including me) to want to get involved in emergency management. I will miss seeing his big smile around the hallways and his dedication and service to Charleston County will never be forgotten.

Joe was more than just a colleague; he was a true leader and inspiration to us all. His tireless efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our community will forever be remembered and cherished. Whether it was coordinating disaster response efforts or implementing preparedness initiatives, Joe approached every task with unwavering passion and expertise. We will miss you Joe!

Thanks to the family for Joe's service. He worked hard for the people of Charleston County and our state.

Joe was a person that I have been proud to know. He was honest, kind, and genuine. He is thought of and will be remembered with fondness in our hearts. Thank you Joe for all you have done for the various communities that you served and had a significant impact. Your memory will live on through the service of others.

Joe was an amazing person, friend and servant. The community´s great loss, heaven´s great gain. See you again.