Willie Matthew Coates, III
November 20, 1998- August 2, 2020
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Willie Matthew Coates, III, 21 of Lexington Park, MD suddenly passed away on August 2, 2020. He was born on November 20, 1998 in Prince Frederick, MD to the late Lashonda Harrod Coates and Willie M. Coates, Jr. Willie was very mature for his age and a hard working man with a good work ethic. He was employed by Granados Automotive in Lusby and loved his job.
Willie had a contagious laugh and a heart of gold, and a very warped sense of humor, which he attributes to his father. He loved his family and playing with his younger relatives…
He didn’t want any children, but loved playing with other peoples kids. His car was his baby and he was very proud of it. He will be remembered for always saying, “That’s not my problem”.
Willie is survived by his father, Willie M. Coates, Jr. and his wife Jill, sisters Mea Coates and Michelle Caputo and brothers Dallas Harvey, Jr. and Devon Lee. Grandson of Alice Harrod, nephew of Carrie Jones and her husband Raymond, and Lateashia Harrod, he is also survived by his cousins : Vincent Jones, Briana Jones, Daniel Jones, Riva Kirk and Marshay Gorman.
Visitation and services to PRIVATE
Visitation
Services
Sunday, August 2, 2020
Interment
private
I want to send my condolences to his family and friends. He was a very respectable young man, and he always had the cutest smile. I really liked him as a friend. Willie, you will truly be missed. There are a lot of people that really loved you and will miss you. prayers 🙏 to his family
I worked alongside Willie at Granados Tire. He was a great friend and an even better coworker. He taught me all there is to know about my job, and always pushed me to try new things in order to grow my knowledge of fixing cars. I wouldn’t be where I am today without his help. Willie was a joy to be around and certainly made the downtime at work more fun. He was sarcastic, but quite caring, and I appreciated that most whenever he helped me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From the time Willie moved in with my sister Grace and Mark I considered Willie my nephew. He was very respectful and nice young man, Willie would reach out and help you with anything. I remember the first Christmas that Willie spent with our family and he had tears in his eyes for all the Christmas gifts he got from our family. I knew he needed clothes so everyone bought him clothes he got stocked up and when he gave me a hug I still remember his words Sue you shouldn’t have but thank you so much. That’s the day I told him you are part of this family now and my nephew. Blood is blood but family is and will always be family. I love you my adopted nephew and you better believe you are and will always be missed. I don’t know what happened but I was shocked and couldn’t believe it I will miss you Willie Coates and that smile of yours. Fly high Angel!
Willie was a part of our family for a few years but we loved him as if he was our blood relative. I thought of him as a nephew. He was always humble and kind. Always trying to get somewhere fast, always wanted to be better, and always loved my niece Gracie. They were so adorable together and I always imagined how beautiful their kids would have been together. They had their issues but I always believed they would have found a way back to each other. They were each other’s one true love.
We will always wonder what if but now have to accept what is. Prayers to the friends and family of Willie’s. We will always love and miss you.
This really hurts deep.
Willie was such an “old soul” and a beautiful one at that. So wise for such a young man, I absolutely loved that about him. His drive to excel was inspiring. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to know him, to love him. My heart brakes for all of his loved ones. A beautiful soul is never lost, you shall live within all of those who loved you!