Background
Coates, Bobby J. was born on August 23, 1948 in Hearne, Texas, United States. Son of Clarence A. Coates and Elizabeth Gordon.
Medical and geriatrics nursing administrator
Coates, Bobby J. was born on August 23, 1948 in Hearne, Texas, United States. Son of Clarence A. Coates and Elizabeth Gordon.
AS, Angelina College, 1974; Bachelor of science in nursing, University Texas, Tyler, 1980.
Nurse technician, staff nurse, supervisor, acting director nursing, Rusk (Texas) Eastern State Hospital, 1970-1994; supervisor medical/geriatrics, Rusk (Texas) Eastern State Hospital, since 1994. Instructor nursing Rusk Nursing Home, 1980-1985. Assistant director nursing Oak Park Care Center, Rusk, 1985-1988.
Member Sigma Theta Tau.
Married Martha Philips, February 14, 1969. Children: Dwain, Sheila.