Michael Lambert Coats, 68, of Warsaw, MO passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home in Bent Tree Harbor, Warsaw. Michael (Mickey) was born August 20, 1957, in Excelsior Springs, MO. He was the son of Robert and Helen (Turk) Coats. On June 27, 1998, he married Theresa Twamley in Independence, MO. Mickey was a graduate of Excelsior Springs High School in the class of 1975. In 1976, he started working for the Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2006 after 30 years of service.
Mickey loved sports, especially baseball and football, being a fan of both the Royals and the Chiefs. He was also an avid watcher of TV games shows. His favorites were The Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune. His younger years after high school were consumed with playing in softball leagues and tournaments in and around Excelsior Springs and Orrick, MO. He was a true sportsman. He loved music, hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, foraging for morels and the great outdoors. In his retirement years, he pursued all of these along with his wife Theresa. Along with their love for cats and their home in the woods, they enjoyed many years together of being content. All who knew him called him friend.
Survivors include wife Theresa of the home, brother Larry Coats and wife Debbie of Kansas City, MO and sister Julie Douglas and husband Mike of Holt, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen (Turk) Coats.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Reser Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Downing officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral from 11:00 until 12:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Benton County Cancer Fund or Head for the Cure Foundation.
