William Sherman Coates' Obituary
Sherman Coates, 76, of King George County, passed away unexpectedly at VCU Medical Center surrounded by his beloved family on June 11, 2022.
Sherman was a member of Fletcher's Chapel Methodist Church and a member of the Fredericksburg Eagles Club. He retired from Quantico as a carpenter.
He is survived by two daughters, Diane Oliver and Patricia Cochran (Scott Cochran); two grandsons, Josh Gentry, Sr. and Michael Harley; two great-grandsons, Joshua Gentry, Jr. and Jacob Gentry; and one great-granddaughter, Amara Faye Harley, all of King George County.
Sherman was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Faye.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Fletcher's Chapel Methodist Church, 8330 Fletcher’s Chapel Rd., King George. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers please donate to Disable American Veterans (dav.org/donate) or Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org/donate)
Condolences may be shared with his family online at foundandsons.com.
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