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Willie Coleman Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. Willie J. Coleman will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 (today), at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Herbert Holly II, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield, officiating. The interment to follow at Coleman's Cemetery, Chesterfield, Va.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment.

The family will assemble at 1 p.m. Monday (today) at the home of Delilah and Stanley Taylor, 20113 Loyal Ave., Ettrick, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 704-2033 or (804) 605-1027.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Coleman online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2009.

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TAMMY BOOKER TUCKER & FAMILY

January 26, 2009

We are all so sorry to hear of Willie's passing, I pray that God keeps you all in his love and care and Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time, cousin Tammy

clinton lee

January 25, 2009

may god richly bless you and your family during this time of sorrow sending our deepest sympathy
clinton lee and family

Marshall A. Anderson Sr.

January 25, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mary Thomas

January 25, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ROSA GOODEN

January 25, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

GLENDA GOODEN-JENKINS & FAMILY

January 25, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rochelle Lee

January 23, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lucille Coleman

January 23, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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