James E Coats Jr.

James Eric Coats Jr., 31 of Pekin was reunited with his mother, Alissa Jo Wanderman in Heaven on Monday, April 27 ^th , 2015.  James was an avid Florida Gator fan, he loved being outdoors and loved the water.  He is survived by his father:  James E. Coats Sr. of Ridgeland, South Carolina, a daughter:  Alissa Marie Coats and her mother:  Erin Whalen Coats both of Beaufort, South Carolina, his grandmother:  Roni Mandel, his aunt:  Jodi Wanderman both of Beaufort, South Carolina.  He also has left behind many other family members and friends.  He was preceded in death by his mother:  Alissa Jo Wanderman.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no services at this time.