Rogers “Plug” Elwood Coates, 78, of Shacklefords

Rogers “Plug” Elwood Coates, 78, of Shacklefords

Rogers “Plug” Elwood Coates, 78, of Shacklefords, VA passed away March 28, 2026. Plug retired from the West Point paper mill after 42 years of service. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his grandchildren. Plug was preceded in death by wife, Nancy A. Coates; a sister, Vernelle Price; brothers, Allen, Johnnie, Sherman, and Charles. He is survived by a daughter, Hannah and James Chapman; his son, Charles Coates; two grandchildren, Jac and …