Ethan was born November 13, 1982, in Denton, Texas, to David Lynn and Kathryn Lynn (Kenneweg) Coatney.

He graduated from Denton High School in 2001. Ethan was the Executive Chef at Bangers Sausage House in Austin, Texas, and the lead guitarist for the band Sleezus Fist.

He is survived by his mother, Kathryn “Kathi”; stepsister, Kelly Berger and husband Jason; nephew, Logan Berger; beloved cat Littl’un; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, David.

Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, Texas, with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton. Donations in Ethan’s memory may be made to World Central Kitchen (https://wck.org/). Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome. com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.