Marvin Leonard Coats, age 44, of Kelso, Tennessee, and formerly of Perris, California, passed away on October 24, 2025, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.
Marvin was born on January 20, 1981, in LA County, California. He was a skilled, self-employed Botanist, admired for his hard work and attention to detail. A man who loved to gather those he cherished, Marvin was known for his incredible BBQ cooking and enjoyed hosting friends and family. In his spare time, he found joy in riding his Harley-Davidson cross-country, fishing, and growing botany. He will be especially missed by his beloved dogs, Boston and Lager.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Vanessa Coats; his mother, Grace (Steven) Cherry; and his sister, Michelle (Jim) Zoolalian and their children, Dylan and Chloe.
He was also survived by a large extended family, including his mother and father-in-law, Joseph and Jessica Villalobos; sister-in-law, Jessica Villalobos; sister-in-law, Ashley (David) Alvarez and their children Addie and Leo; and Christian (Alena) Zubia and their children Atlas, Angelina, and Andrew; sister-in-law, Lili (Jeff) Doup and their children, Raven (Krystal) Arana and Skye Bryant; and nieces, Keyana, Rebekka, and Logan.
A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Marvin Leonard Coats.
I’ve known Marvin since he was in 3rd grade with my son Danny Jr. they were best friends and did everything together. Marvin had such a beautiful smile and such a good heart. I loved talking to him. I missed him being here when Marvin and Vanessa moved to Tennessee. I know he loved it there and Vanessa very much. He was so happy the last time we talked you could hear it in his voice. We might not be blood relatives but i considered Marvin as one of my sons and will miss him dearly. Marvin and Danny Jr are together again and like the song goes Give Heaven some Hell! Love you, Mary Jo
When Marvin and Vanessa First moved into their home, I was there to lend a hand in unloading the truck, after which Marvin showed me his plants, this man not only had an eye for Growing life from a seedling. But making the best of his situation. I only knew him a short time, but Marvin truly had a heart of gold, and an energy unlike anyone else. There was this feeling when he entered the room, He was a man of interesting style, Stories, Life, and company. That day I helped in the move, I learned who Marvin is, he’s a man who brought life to every breath.
So blessed to have had you in my life Marvin as a friend and a brother. You were an angel my friend. Honored to have gotten to share some of this life with you. I will miss you everyday but I know I will see you up at Heavens gates. I love you forever and carry you in my heart always. I will cherish the memories we made.