Johnathan James Coggins

Johnathan James Coggins passed away suddenly February 2, 2026. Born December 25, 2007 to the late James R. Coggins II and Brandie Elizabeth Payne in Bismarck, North Dakota.

He spent his early years in Bismarck, North Dakota where he touched many hearts.  At the age of 6 years old, he began living with his grandparents Rea and Joseph Hicks in Hudson, FL where he attended elementary school.  In 2019 he moved to St. Louis, MO where he attended Long Middle School and Roosevelt High and continued to get his diploma.

He was genuinely kind hearted.  Loving his family and friends so deeply.  He loved and cared for all animals.  His most favorite job was at Vinnies Italian as a cook, he loved every minute of it.  Johnathan also enjoyed cutting grass with his uncle Rich.  He was given many nicknames by his friends and family, most used was J.J., some knew him as John, John John, John J., Baby John, Luh John, and buddy.  He will always be our Little buddy.

John is survived by his loving mother Brandie Payne.  Dear brother of  Patience.  Dear grandson of  Sara and James Nelson, Rea Hicks and Melissa Oster.  Dear nephew of Michael, Casey, Anne, Toni, Ashley, Rich, Jessie, Joey, Matt, Skylar, Kim and Brandon.  Loving cousin of Anthony, Anale, Ariana, Brookly, Danielle, Rae’ana, Suresh, Darraj, Taileah, Justyce, Raiya, Ellyc, Jeremy, Maverick, Kemper, Thorstynn, Chosynn, Hunter, Hailey, Alexis, Jase, Brynlee, and many more cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father, grandfather Joseph Hicks, Jimmy Coggins and great grandfather Raymond Wade.  J.J. loved his dogs Lil Bit, Bruno Puggy, Ralphy and Mewo Mewo.

J.J. will be loved and missed by so many but never forgotten.

VISITATION:  Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Michel Funeral Home 5930 Southwest Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139 from 4-8 p.m.

SERVICES:  Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Michel Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m.

Interment:  St. Matthew Cemetery.

ARRANGEMENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MICHEL FUNERAL HOME