12/24/2025
I Can Do All Things Through Christ That Strengthens Me." Phillipians 4:13
Richard Clark Coots, a resident of Port Allen, LA transitioned on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 71. He was born on October 29, 1954 in Baton Rouge, LA and grew up in Brusly, LA. He worked diligently for West Baton Rouge Parish School Board. During his leisure time, he enjoyed cutting grass, joking around, and loved spending quality time with his children and grandchildren. He was a joyous and happy man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Cherishing his precious memories: his devoted wife of 39 years; Wanda B. Coots, two beautiful daughters; Katrina Ilean Coots Ward and husband Michael of Greenwell Springs, LA, and Beverly Cherie' Coots Johnson and husband Jeff of Lakeland , LA, three precious grandchildren; Phenix Clark, Mikelyn James Ward, and Hayze Johnson, two brothers; Jacob Williams Coots and wife JoAnn of Baton Rouge, LA, and Doug Coots of New Roads, LA, one niece; Natasha Schaff, and a nephew; Shawn Coots. Preceded in death by his parents; Beverly Hazle Elwood Coots and Bill Coots, Jr. Pallbearers will be: Jessup Coots, Jacob Coots, Josh Coots, Matthew Schaff, Hayze Johnson, and Shawn Coots
