Billy Charles Coats' Obituary
Billy Charles Coats, R. Ph., C.C.N. of Dallas, Texas passed on August 31, 2023 at the age of 93, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held at Restland Memorial Chapel at 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas on September 23 at 10:00 am.
Bill was born on August 8, 1930 in Cash, Texas to Ava Lee Cummings Coats and Charlie Alvis Coats. He grew up in East Texas and graduated from Greenville High School.
Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the early 1950s and was stationed in San Diego, California until his discharge. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 1956 with a degree in Pharmacy. After owning and operating several pharmacies, he discovered his passion for the healing properties of a traditional remedy then little known to modern science, Aloe Vera. He eventually became known as the “Father of Aloe Vera” and spent the remainder of his life and career developing new uses for “The Silent Healer.” He holds a number of patents for its use and stabilization and has authored several books on the subject. His pioneering research facilitated the introduction of Aloe Vera into the world of commercial products. He was founder and co-founder of several companies involved in the cosmetic, medical, and agricultural uses of Aloe Vera.
He is preceded in death by sister Dorothy Coats Branton and brother Alvis Lee Coats.
A generous and loving father and grandfather, he is survived by many loved ones including children Kimberly Coats Dunnagan (Steve) of Little Rock, Shannon Coats (Noelle) of Dallas, and Lisa Marie Coats of Dallas; former spouses Jewel Campbell and Linda Walker; grandchildren Rachel Coats, Annie Dunnagan Grimes (Christian), Laura Dunnagan, Rhett Coats, and Sawyer Coats; friends Brody Williams and Miguel Avila.
He leaves behind a legacy of products that have benefited thousands of people all over the world, contributed to animal health, and are becoming used in agriculture.
Bill was always grateful for the employees, associates, and many business partners that he was associated with over the years.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Dallas Veteran’s Administration Hospital for excellent and compassionate care in the last month of life.
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