Ex-Northwest Rankin coach David Coates dies before drug trial
by Associated Press Published: June 29,2012
Tags: Bill Kirksey, David Coates, Joseph Patrick Coates, Mary Alice Coates, Michael Guest, Northwest Rankin
BRANDON — David Coates, the former longtime football coach and athletic director at Northwest Rankin High School who was facing drug charges, has died. Coates’ death was confirmed in statements by his attorney, Bill Kirksey, and District Attorney Michael Guest. The 57-year-old Coates died Thursday of an apparent heart attack at his Rankin County home. [...] [...]
