James "Mickey" Michael Coe

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Visitation Schedule
Visitation
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Friday, January 12, 2024
12:00-2:00pm
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Oaklawn Cemetery
Sidney & Myers Street
Batesville, AR  72501
Friday, January 12, 2024
2:30pm
Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery
Sidney & Myers Street
Batesville, AR  72051
Memorial Contributions
Old Independence Regional Museum
380 S 9th Street
Batesville, AR  72501


First United Methodist Church
615 E Main Street
Batesville, AR  72501
James "Mickey" Michael Coe

of Batesville, AR

February 24, 1939 - January 2, 2024

James Michael ''Mickey'' Coe of Batesville, born February 24, 1939 to the late Emil H. Coe and Tennie Coe of Bald Knob, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He leaves his childhood sweetheart and wife of 63 years Shirley H. Coe; son Michael Coe and Randi Douglas of Oregon, their children James (wife Crystal, children Merrick and Aressana) of California and Roxanne (husband Mike, their children Lucinda and Greta) of Minnesota; brother-in-law James L. Hare and his wife Jeane of Quitman, AR, and their daughters Sherri (husband Kevin, and their son, Zach) of Memphis, TN and Sheila (husband Kevin) of Quitman, AR, and their children Mallorie, Lance, Maddie, Brittany, and Sam.

Mickey was a graduate of Hendrix College and later earned a Master's degree in organic chemistry at The University of Memphis. The family moved to Kingsport, TN where he worked as a chemist and chemical engineer for Eastman Kodak. In 1978 the family moved back to Arkansas when Mickey helped develop the Eastman Chemical Company manufacturing plant at Batesville. After retiring from Eastman he earned a real estate license and worked with Shirley in her real estate brokerage.

Mickey was an all-state football player and a basketball and track athlete in high school and a devoted lifelong sports fan. He grew up hunting and fishing with Emil and Tennie, played piano as a youth, and sang in the Bald Knob High School Ensemble and Boy's Quartet. He had many interests and hobbies, including restoration of the family's lovely historic Main Street home in Batesville, where he served as host for many special community events. He also enjoyed reading history and historical fiction, building miniature ships and doll houses, solving household engineering problems, playing bridge and golf, traveling, and maintaining a vacation home on Lake Hamilton with water activities and Hot Springs amenities. For many years he had season tickets to Broadway plays at Robinson Center in Little Rock. He served on the board of the Old Independence Regional Museum in Batesville and was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Mickey especially enjoyed working with The Boy Scouts. His father, Emil, was a scoutmaster and Mickey became an Eagle Scout as a teenager and went on to serve as a troop and district leader and as a trainer of other scoutmasters with the Wood Badge leadership program. His son, Michael, also became an Eagle Scout and learned outdoor skills from Mickey, including on a memorable 10-day backpacking trip in the mountains of New Mexico and many backpacking trips and summer camps in the Appalachian Mountains.

The family would like to express its appreciation to the caregivers at Magnolia Wing of Wood-Lawn Heights skilled nursing facility.

A visitation will be held from 12 to 2pm on Friday, January 12th at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Oaklawn Cemetery at 2:30pm. Honorary pallbearers include Jim Hare, Robert Fitzgerald, Richard Peiserich, Donald Bone, Ted Thomas, and Gilbert Alston.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Old Independence Regional Museum, 380 S Ninth Street, Batesville AR 72501 or to First United Methodist Church, 615 E Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501.

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11 Condolence(s)
Ann Heyen
PORTLAND, OR
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Friday, January 12, 2024

Mickey was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. He always greeted you with a big smile and a twinkle in his eye. He was loyal to his family, friends and community and was somebody you could trust and count on. I admired his infinite patience and ability to do a number of tasks well. A little known fact, Mickey made the best homemade egg noodles, no small feat. My love and sympathy to Shirley, Michael, Randi and family. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories.

Linda Vanblaricom
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

As a friend of Michael and Randi, I send my sympathy to them and all the family.

Jan Burrow Qualls
Batesville, AR
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Monday, January 8, 2024

Sending my thoughts & prayers

Glenda and Marcus Bowers
Batesville, AR
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Saturday, January 6, 2024

Shirley, I am very sorry to hear of your great loss. May you and your family be comforted.

Carolyn DeFries
Batesville, AR
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Saturday, January 6, 2024

So sorry to hear this. I worked for and with Mickey for several years and very much enjoyed his friendship. My prayers are with the family.

Sue Ekdahl
Searcy, AR
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Saturday, January 6, 2024

It is so sad to lose an old friend but the memories we made are dear and I am grateful for all of the good times we had together. I’m sure Mickey is well now and laughing with Sonny in heaven.

Bill&janis walmsley
Batesville, AR
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Saturday, January 6, 2024

We are so sorry for the loss of good friend. Bill has known him since high school days in bald knob and I was blessed to know him through the Batesville days. We will be thinking of Shirley in the the coming days.

Cookie Standley
North little rock, AR
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Friday, January 5, 2024

There are no words that can adequately express my deep admiration and love for my friend, Mickey. The world has lost a great man who lived as a true son of God. I am saddened that Shirley and his family no longer have him, but I know he’s with the Lord. My love and prayers are with Shirley. She was blessed to have had him here so many years.

Anne Luster
Batesville, AR
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Friday, January 5, 2024

So sorry for the loss of Mickey. Sympathy and prayers for Shirley and family.

David Magouyrk
Springdale, AR
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Friday, January 5, 2024

I throughly enjoyed working with Mickey during those early years at the Batesville plant. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May God grant you peace.

Alan & Linda Moore
Batesville, AR
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Friday, January 5, 2024

Our deepest condolences and many good memories.