James Ruey Coots

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Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 E. Race Ave.
Searcy, AR  72143
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel
411 E. Race Ave.
Searcy, AR  72143
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
2:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Henderson Cemetery
Hwy 124
Pangburn, AR  72121
Memorial Contributions
South Heights Church of God
1111 South Main Street
Searcy, AR  72143
James Ruey Coots

of Searcy, AR

April 24, 1927 - September 13, 2009

James Ruey Coots age 82 of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2009. He was residing in Searcy at the time of his death. He was born Sunday, April 24, 1927 in Flippin, Arkansas. He was a loving husband, daddy, granddaddy and great-granddaddy.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Gloria, one daughter, Robbie Parnell and husband Ron Parnell of Searcy, one granddaughter Michelle Harkey and great-granddaughter Hannah Harkey of Batesville, Arkansas, one grandson Skip Parnell and wife Paula of Jonesboro, Arkansas, one sister, Norma Currie of Memphis, Tennessee. A special nephew he thought of as a son, Carl Coots of Searcy, Arkansas, and many nieces and nephews he loved dearly.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James Wesley and Lu Ella Coots, two brothers, Eugene Coots and Issac Coots and one sister Pauline Coots.

In his early years James Ruey Coots worked as a heavy equipment operator in construction work. In 1955 he went into ministry and became an ordained minister in the Church of God for 45 years. His greatest joy was his family and his years in the ministry with all the many wonderful friends he met along the way.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday September 16th at Roller-Daniel funeral home with interment to follow at Henderson cemetery in Pangborn. Visitation will be 6 8 p.m. Tuesday September 15th at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to South Heights Church of God, 1111 S. Main St. Searcy, and Arkansas, 72143.

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Tammy
Pleasant Plains, AR
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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Aunt Gloria and family,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Ruey's passing. Was so sorry I couldn't make it. I had had surgery and couldn't come. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all very much.

Love Always,
Tammy Gould Passmore

Marge and George Hill
Searcy, AR
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Gloria and Family,
We know that no words of sympathy can ease the loss you and your family bear. Still, may you find some comfort in the thoughts that we do care. Our prayers are lifted up for you.

Sincerely,
Marge and George

Marge and George Hill
Searcy, AR
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Gloria and Family,
We know that no words of sympathy can ease the loss you and your family bear. Still, may you find some comfort in the thoughts that we do care. Our prayers are lifted up for you.

Sincerely,
Marge and George

Marge and George Hill
Searcy, AR
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Gloria and Family,
We know that no words of sympathy can ease the loss you and your family bear. Still, may you find some comfort in the thoughts that we do care. Our prayers are lifted up for you.

Sincerely,
Marge and George

steven turnage
searcy, AR
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Im sorry for the loss of Mr James , I did meet him shorty in the past and he was such a great man .
My father is Don Coots . I pray for the family . God bless yall .

W.C.Blanton Family
Rogers, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

It was with great pleasure that we had the privilege of knowing Bro. Coots. We have wonderful memories of him, especially during the time that he was our pastor in Elaine,AR. We know it is hard to say Goodbye to him for now, but we also know that this is what he has been preparing for all these years. May our Heavenly Father be with you during this trying time and comfort you all as only He can.
With love and prayers,
W.C.Blanton and family

Callie Fincher
Dyess, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Thinking of you and praying God will give you comfort during this difficult time.

Cindy Parnell Pruett
Conway, AR
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Monday, September 14, 2009

Dear Bro. Coots:

There are no words that can adequately express what you meant to me in my life. I tried to tell you the last time I saw you and I hope you remember that talk we had. You were literally in my life, before I even had life! LoL Your sweet daughter married my dear brother and that's just the way it was. You were a wonderful, precious influence and presence in my life as my very first pastor from the time I could sit on your knee until I went away to college. My sister and I so enjoyed playing the piano and organ together in church all through the years while you were at the helm in Osceola. You were always a very special part of my family and we will all sorely miss you. Having said that, we are all aware we will be together again some sweet day, and what a glorious day that will be! I'm relieved that you are no longer suffering of this old world - and are with daddy and mamma and granddaddy again. Tell everyone there hello and ya'll help each other pour out the rain until we're together again. Besides my own beloved daddy, you were the sweetest man I've ever known. I pray there will be peace in the valley for the loved ones you left behind. Your faith, dignity, grace, and humility touched the lives of so many. Thank you so much for touching mine so profoundly. I love you, Brother Coots. See you soon. (((Hug!)))