I’ve never personally met Frank but in this case, I really didn’t have to in order to see that he was truly someone quite special. It was only recently when I first made Frank’s acquaintance over the phone. I called F & A Corvette and spoke with Frank a couple of different times about a Corvette he had that I was particularly interested in. From the start, Frank’s integrity, sincerity, energy and passion were apparent. Frank’s friendly and engaging personality instilled trust and was of such a degree, I began looking more forward to meeting Frank than looking at the car. Yesterday, when I spoke with his son, Frank Jr., I realized that my first impressions of his father’s character were affirmed. Interestingly, Frank Jr.’s voice and overall disposition were so similar to those of his father, I momentarily thought I was actually speaking with his father. When Frank Jr. shared the news of his father’s passing, I couldn’t help but fell a sense of profound sadness. To Frank Jr., the rest of the family, friends and acquaintances of Mr. Frank Coates III., please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I would only offer the words that a very good friend once shared with me during my own time of loss, “…God doesn’t make mistakes.” Be well.

So sorry for your loss. Zane and Rhys will always remember Mr. Coates fondly.

Dear Coates Family, My husband Roy Dove, during his lifetime, often mentioned his teenage friendship with ‘Bookie’ Coates. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you celebrate his life and mourn his passing. May the Lord comfort you during your time of sadness.

Our Town has lost a great example of a businessman who didn’t quit when things got tough. Frank is known around the Country as the Corvette guy, and I was always surprised when traveling and asked \”have I heard of F&A\”. Condolences to the Coates family and friends, his legacy will certainly be a fond memory to many.

Our Town has lost a great example of a businessman who didn’t quit when things got tough. Frank is known around the Country as the Corvette guy, and I was always surprised when traveling and asked “have I heard of F&A”. Condolences to the Coates family and friends, his legacy will certainly be a fond memory to many.

Frank “Bookie” was my cousin and childhood friend! We all grew up here in Colonial Beach and went to Colonial Beach Schools! He always loved cars and lived his dream job! Gone way too soon, but will never be forgotten! He will live on through Lil’ Frank, Ashley and Hunter! My thoughts and prayers are with Candy, the family and the many friends that grieve his passing! Keep those memories close to your heart and he will be with you until you meet again in heaven! Hugs, Love and Prayers Carol Massey & Family

Candy, Lil Frank , Ashley and Hunter and all the Family Members. Tears are running down my face as I think of Big Frank. He was an icon not only in our Town, but throughout the nation. Whenever you think about great guys and Corvettes, your very first thought would be Frank. He was a wonderful person that could always make you smile. He knew every answer to any question that anyone could ask about a Corvette. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out the Family. Our loss was Heavens gain. Love Bob and Jan Swink.

Our deepest sympathy to you, Candy, and your family for the loss of Frank. It has been a number of years since we have seen you but have thought of you many times with much fondness. Whenever we see a corvette, we always think of Frank. Pete always enjoyed Frank’s stories about his corvettes and when and/or where he had gotten them from along with their times in the Guard. We know he will be missed by all. May God keep all of you in his loving hands and help you get through this time of loss. Let all your good memories of him help sustain you. Fondly, Anne and Pete

So deeply sorry to learn of the lost of my friend Frank. Little Frank and Ashley and the entire family, I wish to express my deepest condolences . Frank will be missed but he leaves a great legacy and will never be forgotten. He was a great friend and I am blessed to have known him.

We were so sorry to hear about Frank. Our deepest sympathy to the Coates family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Susan Burgess

Candy, Ashley. and Frank IV, our sincere prayers and condolences.

Candy, Lil Frank , Ashley and Hunter, Losing Bookie is a hugh loss to our family. I will always cherish the times we had together, his great sense of humor, and always being there for family members. You were very lucky to have been able to be together everyday with him. He was so proud of each one of you and loved you very much. I will miss him, But I know Frank, Joyce, Gladys and Granny were there to welcome him home.

My prayers are with you, Candy, a the family. I have such great memories of Frank from high school. Everyone loved him and he was friends to everyone. Such an outstanding person.

Ashley and families, my thoughts and prayers are with you and his families and friends. Rest In Peace. I ????

Sorry to hear about Frank. Great guy to deal with and just talk with. Condolences to the entire family.

We are saddened at the loss of Frank. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! We will miss Frank and his warm and welcoming personality. We first met Frank in 1987 when my wife and I bought our first midyear from him. Since then we’ve been in touch many times over the years. He was always honest and in good spirits. He was a good soul in how he lived and in the family he raised. We will miss him!

My deepest condolences to Frank IV and the entire family. Your dad was a good man and well respected in the Corvette world. He will surely be missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers and may he rest in peace. ?? -PRS