Albert Lee Coats, son of Thomas and Rebecca Coats was born June 12, 1882 at Bado, and died Oct. 2, 1967 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, making his age at time of death 85 years, three months and 20 days.
He was united in marriage to Ada Clark Dec. 19, 1909 at Lundy, Mo. They had enjoyed almost 58 years together.
The first years of their married life were spent at Hurst, Mo., where he was postmaster for 37 years. He served as Judge of the Western District in 1931 and 1932. He started a store at Bado in 1917, and operated it throughout the years until his death. He was also a well-known farmer and stockman. His whole life was devoted to his many interests, and he always believed in doing a good job at anything he attempted to do. His home and farm were attractive and he was interested in improving the community, donating land for the Bado Cemetery and the Bado Community Church. He was baptized on his 67th birthday.
Although Mr. and Mrs. Coats had no children of their own, Elmer McGehee came to live in their home at the age of 10, and they thought of him as their own son.
He is survived by his wife, Ada; one sister, Mrs. Dressie Sponsler of Cabool.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the Bado Church, the Rev. Payton Smyer and the Rev. Jimmie Varnell officiating. Burial was in the Bado Cemetery under direction of Evans-Elliott. Pallbearers were nephews.
Ada Effie Coats, daughter of William and Elmyra Clark, was born August 21, 1883, at Dykes, Mo. She passed away September 9, 1971, at the Kabul Nursing Home, making her age at time of death 88 years and 19 days.
She was united in marriage December 19, 1909, to Albert Lee Coats. He preceded her in death October 2, 1967.
Aunt Ada, as she was known to everyone, spent her entire life in Texas County. The first years of her married life were spent at Hurst, Mo., where she and her husband operated a general store. They moved to Bado, Mo., in 1917, and operated a general store there for 50 years.
She became a member of the Methodist Church in 1914. She attended Bado Community Church, where for many years she taught a Sunday school class. She is survived by one foster son, Elmer McGeehee of Des Moines, Ia., many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 11, at the Bado Community Church with the Rev. Payton Smyer and the Rev. James Higby officiating. Pallbearers were nephews. Burial was in the Bado Cemetery.
