Rev. Billy Coots

Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959, where he worked on the Minuteman Missile Guidance System. He continued his service in the Army Reserve until 1962.

On June 11, 1960, Billy married the love of his life, Shirley Baker, and together they shared 65 wonderful years of marriage. After answering the call to ministry, Billy was ordained and went on to serve faithfully as a pastor for more than 40 years at the Church of the Nazarene. Throughout his ministry, he was deeply involved in his church community, serving on numerous committees and boards, including the Education Board at the Nazarene District Office and the Board of Ministerial Studies.

Billy was a man of many talents and interests. A gifted musician, he loved playing the guitar and banjo and was always eager to learn new instruments. His curiosity and intellect led him to be an avid reader, especially of philosophy books. He was also a dedicated collector of stamps, coins, and musical instruments. Known for his quick wit and sense of humor, Billy could always be counted on to share a good joke and a warm smile.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edna Coots, his sisters, Evelen and Helen Coots and his brothers, Chuck and Butch Coots.

Billy is survived by his devoted wife, Shirley Coots; his loving daughters, Donna (Michael) Kimmet and Danetta (Kenneth) Snyder; grandchildren, Britany (Carey) Banyas, Bethany Kimmet, Michelle (Craig) Kimmet, Tabbitha Snyder, Courtland Snyder, and Parker Snyder; great-grandchildren, Isaac and Emerson Banyas, and Rowan Gordon; and his brother, David (Becky) Coots, sister-in-law, Jackie Coots.

Family and friends may visit on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Schoedinger Grove City, 4242 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 5600 E Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43213.

Reverend Billy Coots will be remembered for his faith, kindness, wisdom, and the joy he brought to all who knew him.