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.
