ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: COATS, JOHN BRUNSON 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Sdlidell, La.

Died: Thursday, May 19, 2016

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COATS, JOHN BRUNSON 
June 19, 1955  -  May 19, 2016

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John Brunson Coats, 60, died unexpectedly on May 19, 2016, at his home in 
Slidell. 

He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Brunson Davis, and his father, John B. 
Coats. 
John is survived by a brother, David Coats (Nancy) of Raleigh, NC; a sister, 
Beth McFarland of New Orleans; a daughter, Ashley Coats, son-in-law, Michael 
Boucher, and a grandson, Benjamin Boucher, of Los Angeles; and long-time 
companion, Joni Edwards of Wiggins, MS, as well as nieces Celia Coats and 
Roxana Coats of Raleigh, NC.

John was born in New Orleans on June 19, 1955, and graduated from Trinity 
Episcopal School and Isidore Newman High School where, among other things, he 
was co-captain of Newman’s football team. He graduated from the University of 
Arkansas with a B.A.

In association with his father, John B. Coats, his business interests included 
Trademark Realty and Trademark Renovation Companies. John then managed long-
term care facilities in New Orleans before moving to Slidell where he managed 
real estate projects throughout Louisiana, as well as the Chamale Tennis and 
Social Club in Slidell which he owned and operated. His firm also renovated and 
has a majority ownership interest in the historic Vicksburg Hotel.

John was accomplished in business. However, he was defined by an unsurpassed 
“joie de vivre” and a love of his fellow man. He loved books and learning, and 
could speak with ease and expertise on any number of topics. He was a fine 
athlete who loved a number of sports (and of course the Saints). He, at his 
core, personified a Peter Pan quality (in all the good ways) and was forever a 
boy who loved nothing more than bringing joy to others.  Sadly, words fail to 
properly convey his true qualities. He never met a stranger and was much, much 
loved by his family and friends. 

Friends and family will celebrate John’s life from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 
26, at Palmettos On The Bayou, 1901 Bayou Lane in Slidell, with true stories of 
romance, adventure, karaoke, charades, poetry, music, quadrathalons, wombats, 
cooking, sharing, and giving. John loved life by loving people. In lieu of 
flowers, please consider donations to www. cedarcreekwombatrescue.com (a bit of 
an inside joke) or the Tipitina’s Foundation – tipitinasfoundation.org.

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