Daniel Lee "Danny" Coates

     Mr. Daniel Lee “Danny” Coates, age 54, of Cecilia, KY, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the A.B. Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY.  Danny was a very simple, hard-working man that just wanted to take care of his family and watch NASCAR racing anytime that he could.  He was very patriotic proudly serving his country in the United States Navy.

     Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Phillip Coates and Helen Maxine (Rider) Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Jennifer Coates; three daughters, Samantha Coates, Ashton Philpott and Megan Gilbert; four grandchildren, Corey Miller, II, Abigail Philpott, Maverick Wells and MaKaylee Wells; his sister, Anna Coates; two brothers, Paul Coates and his wife, Gloria, and David Wayne Coates; and his puppies, Blue and Punk’in.

     Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Revs. Jeff Gillenwater and Rev. Tim Capps officiating.  Military Honors will be provided by the United States Navy at the conclusion of the service.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the time of service on Wednesday.  Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Kentucky Humane Society or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

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