Coty James

Rios

Coty James Rios entered Heaven's gates on November 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Coty was born on February 26, 1983, in Post, Garza County, Texas, to his mother, Pamela S. Williams-Rios Zachary, and his father, Eddie Rios. He was lovingly raised by his dad, Casey D. Zachary. 

Coty attended Post High School and went straight into the workforce, having a lifelong career in the oilfield industry. He was the proud father of one daughter, Malarie Brooke Rios. He later married Christina Perez-Rios in Kermit, Texas, and together they share two sons, Isaiah Daniel Rios and Xavier James Rios. His three children were his greatest pride and joy. Coty was the baby, our gentle giant. You always knew when Coty entered a room because he commanded it. He was loud and proud, playful and ornery. He could aggravate you one minute and melt your heart the next. Coty marched to the beat of his own drum. He loved hard, worked hard, and played hard. He certainly enjoyed a good time, but he also found comfort in solitude. He was fiercely loyal and protective of the people he loved, always standing by his family and friends. Coty was a simple man with a bit of bougie side, and he was unapologetically himself. He had a personality all his own and left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know and love him. 

Coty is survived by: His parents, Pamela and Casey Zachary of Post, Texas; his three children, Malarie Rios of San Angelo, Texas, Isaiah Rios of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Xavier Rios of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his two sisters, Kerri Benavidez of Lubbock, Texas, and Janna ( husband Je'Me ) Gillson of Lubbock, Texas; along with several nephews, a niece, aunts, an uncle, cousins, and countless friends who will forever cherish his memory. 

Coty was preceded in death by: His father, Eddie Rios; his maternal grandparents, Marvin and Eva Ruth Williams; his great grand parents Charley and Henrietta Williams His paternal grandparents, Rafael and Estella Rios; his grandparents, Arthur D. and Wanda Lee Zachary; and his nephew, Keigan Benavidez. 

Though our hearts are broken by his absence, we will forever carry his love, laughter, and larger-than-life personality with us. Coty will never be forgotten and always loved.