Howard E. Cucumber Coats 81 of Newberry died Sunday November 20 2011 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home. Born in Newberry County on December 11 1929 he was the son of the late Ralph and Nannie Bouknight Coats. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired from the National Guard and Oakland Mills. He was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church the Eastern Star and was a big sports enthusiast. He is survived by his daughter Lynn C. (Rick) Dowd of Newberry; son Guy (Wanda) Coats of Newberry; grandchildren Brandi (Dan) Graham Lauren (TJ) Senn Guy Coats Jr. Kayla Coats and Elizabeth Coats; and seven great-grandchildren. The family did receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM Monday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Newberry. Funeral services were conducted at 4:00 PM Tuesday at Lewis United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jimmy Counts. Interment with military honors was in Newberry Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church 1105 First Street Newberry SC 29108. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home of Newberry is assisting the family.