John Allen Coates was born by Kathryn Cross on an August afternoon in Spring Hill, Tennessee, in 1978. He lived a short, exciting life. Taking car if his two daughters, Joy and Jordan Coates. His siblings included Isaac Coates, Robin Schmitz, Donna Bassett, Michelle Alcazar, and Adam Coates. He left behind his beloved wife, Chela Hernandez-Coates. And his neices and nephews; Kathryn and Kimberly Coates; Kevin, Selena, and Eric Alcazar; and Logan, Noah, and Mayzie-Grace Schmitz. John owned his own business by the name of MechAuto and created his own lifestyle. He will be remembered and loved everyday.