Johnnie Coats

Benson, NC:  Mr. Johnnie Wayne Coats, age 65, of Raleigh Rd.  died Saturday at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Monday at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Dr. Paul Rowland and Rev. Kenn Brown. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Mr. Coats was born November 8, 1948 in Johnston County to the late Paul Simeon and Inez Hobbs Coats. He spent most of his career with Progress Energy between the Distribution and Information Technology Depts. Mr. Coats served in Supervisor and Lead positions providing leadership while developing, implementing, and supporting new technology. He was primarily involved with the (GIS) Geographic Information System technology and retired after 36 years of service. Mr. Coats was a member of Berea Presbyterian Church and Banner Post 109 American Legion in Benson. Surviving are Wife, Alice F. Coats of Benson; Daughter and Son-In-Law, Jill and Bradley Giddens of Willow Spring; Son, Brandon Coats of Clayton; Five Grandchildren; Brother and Sister-In-Law, James P. and Opal Coats of Benson; Sister and Brother-In-Law, Shirley C. and Rev. Kenn Brown of Belmont, NC; Nieces and Nephews Family will receive friends at Rose & Graham Funeral Home from 12:30PM to 1:30PM Monday prior to the service. Flowers are welcome; however memorials may be made to Transitions Hospice Care 250 Hospice Circle Raleigh, NC 27607.