Michael Austin Coats, 29, of Saline, LA went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2024 in Winnfield, LA. Austin was born on December 20, 1994 in Shreveport, LA to Michael and Melinda Coats.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Old Saline Baptist Church in Saline, LA officiated by Bro. Michael Sanders. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Austin was preceded in death by his loving Mother, Melinda Faye Coats, his grandparents Mac and Opal Coats, Linda Martin, and Donald Choate Jr. His great grandparents Willard and Faye Cheatwood, and baby Jude Coats who passed away before birth.

He is survived by his children, twin boys Jackson and Jameson Coats, his daughter, Eleanor "Ellie" Coats, and the mother of his children Tara. His Father, Michael Coats and wife Michelle, and his sister, Alexis Emerson and husband Johnathan, and his Grandfather Jerry Martin. A host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Two cousins he considered sisters growing up, Madison Sanford and Maci Lowe, and his lifelong friend John Hurt.

Austin was a 2013 graduate of Saline High School. In his younger years he looked forward to summer every year where he played softball in Readhimer for the Red Raiders. He also spent his high school years enjoying 4H Shooting Sports where he qualified for state. Austin loved to fish and he enjoyed taking his children to the park. He always had a joke or a quirky gesture to share. He always had a smile on his face and a distinct laugh you could never forget.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our family and friends for all the calls and prayers during this time.