Leonard Clyde Coats was born April 9, 1972 in Memphis, TN the son of James Ronald and the late Shelvy Wadkins Coats.
He was united in marriage to Danica Boyle Griffith on March 16, 2013.
Leonard was a 1990 graduate of Central High School in Memphis. While in high school he played saxophone in the band and traveled to Dublin, Ireland to participate in the 500th anniversary of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where he served as drum major for the parade. He worked as a stage hand and was affiliated with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. He also served as a volunteer for the “Save Our Shell, Inc.” organization for 20 years, working to preserve the Levitt Shell in Overton Park. Leonard was a people person who was skilled at building and facilitating relationships. He loved his family, friends and music and enjoyed keeping up with everyone on social media and through telephone visits. Leonard was Southern Baptist in faith.