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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Tom Thornton
April 21, 2009
Dear Coleman family,
I just heard of Allen's passing.My prayers go out to Wanda and the family.I worked for Allen's framing carpenter,David Grubbs back in the mid 1980's and always remembered being encouraged and motivated by Allen when he came by to check on the job.Thinking maybe I could do something some day.Allen was always so laid back and friendly.He will be greatly missed.
Tom Thornton, THT Properties Inc.
LeafGuard of Richmond
November 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dana Rotman
November 6, 2008
Wanda,
I heared only moments ago of Alan's passing and I was both shocked and saddened as I made the phone call to Frank to let him know. As I write this to you, I am filled by both smiles and tears. What a kind, honorable, forthright gentleman he was. It was so nice to be surrouded by and work with someone who took pride in their work; not to mention the talent and reputation that spoke volumes of his tremendous character. I probably last saw him early summer (it was always a pleasure) he was telling me you all were getting ready for a vacation. Life is, unfortunately, both bitter and sweet. I hope you find strength in your friendships and in the love you and Alan obviously shared for each other. I hope that will be a comfort to you during this time. No matter what restrictions time puts on us, how long or short, it is still always worth it in the end. I know you feel that way. Treasure your memories and the knowledge that he was held in the highest esteem and loved by so many. We feel blessed to have known him and fortunate to have had him build a home we are lucky enough to have. I often speak of how delightful he made the home building process; and that surely is a feat that will be neither matched or outdone. I feel equally blessed to let my home stand as a memorial to a remarkable home builder and an even more remarkable, friend, husband, homebuilder extrodinaire and an all around great guy. Everyone asked us what we were going to call our home once it was built and we never did think of anything but now I will take pride in simply calling it "The Home that Alan Coleman built." We would love to see you when you are feeling up to it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest Sympathies and Love,
Dana & Frank Rotman
Ellen Marie
November 4, 2008
Dear Wanda,
While our lives went separate ways many years ago, I appreciated how you tried to keep in touch with April and me.
You and Allen were always the ideal couple in my young mind!!!!
For me, I think what stands out to me about Allen was that he was always the same. I never had to guess "how" he was going to act or be.
I know he loved you, Wanda; never forget that.
I'll be praying for you as you walk through this challenging season.
Too, thanks for loving on my daughter and grandchildren!
Jeremiah 29:11-12 Love, ellen
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Richard T. Davis
November 4, 2008
Im sure sorry to hear about Allen passing ..he was a nice fellow ...I remember he liked playing golf in the old days in between keeping that little blue Camaro of his clean as a pin..and a shine on his Weejun loafers..
Barbara Roberts
November 2, 2008
Neal and family,
We are so sorry to learn of your great loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through these difficult days.
May God's great comfort bless and sustain you and bring you His peace.
With love and prayers,
John land Barbara Roberts
Nancy Craddock
November 1, 2008
Neal , Please accept my deepest sympathy
at the loss of your son . Just know that our prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. .
Nancy Marshall Craddock
Mary Sargent/Pitkin
October 31, 2008
Wanda I only met you once but Allen had a way with with people and I thought about him last week I worked for TSelectric when I met him and he was as down as earth as you could be I did his mothers house in farrington and she was the sweetest person I could ever meet My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Candy and Rick Davis
October 31, 2008
Wanda- You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort with family and friends.
Jim Montgomery
October 31, 2008
Wanda, it's been many years since we lived near each other on Brightwell Ct in Danville. I was sorry to read of your husband's passing in the Danville news. I didn't know Allen but I do remember him from high school. I know it has been a very difficult time and I will be praying for you as grieve his passing.
Murside Jean
October 31, 2008
Wanda, Don and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Allen's passing. It seems like yesterday when he was smiling at me while I huffed and puffed (7 months pregnant) my way into his office with our house plans. He was such an artist in his own right and had an eye for harmony in all things. He was also one of the classiest gentlemen I have known. We are really going to miss him. I am so sorry for our collective loss, but mostly for you as you were best friends since forever. We are blessed that we live in an eternal memory of his spirit and his love of beauty and all things graceful.
With great love for you both,
Murside and Don Jean
Barbara Daniel
October 31, 2008
Wanda, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Allen's death. What a wonderful kind man he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead. God Bless. Bea Daniel
Pam-Shelton Love
October 31, 2008
"Cousin" Andy, so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. I doubt after all this time Wanda or Jeannie will remember me but please pass on my condolences to them. You and I always kept in touch over the years and I saw you alot when we lived in Chatham. You are in my thoughts. Take care and once again, I'm so sorry for your loss
Ron Barry
October 30, 2008
Wanda, Marty and I are so sorry to hear of Allen's passing. We will always remember the wonderful trips we shared. Allen truly was one of the really "Good Guys". Doing business with Allen was always a pleasure. The trip we took to the Masters was special. We will remember you both in our prayers.
Rebecca Kelly
October 30, 2008
Neal, I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family during these sad days. May the memories of happier times and the love and support of family and friends sustain you. My prayers are with you.
Rebecca Blair Kelly
Shirley & Bob Carroll
October 30, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Sliwinski
October 30, 2008
Wanda: Allen's legacy is far beyond the truly magnificent homes he has built. "Lefty" was a friend to all and will fondly be remembered by our family as always being receptive to our many changes in any business dealing. God bless your family in your time of need!
October 30, 2008
Neal, Sending our deepest sympathy to you and family. Jean Carol and Melvin Vernon
Colonial Fleming
October 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Ingram
October 30, 2008
Dear Wanda,
My father, John Ingram, called this morning to tell me about Allen passing away. He shared with me how much he thought of both of you and his fond memories of meeting you both soon after you and Allen moved to Richmond. You and Allen are 2 of his all time favorite people. While Dad still goes to his office on Libbie most days, he has been under the weather lately and is very sad that he will not be able to attend Allen's memorial service tomorrow. He wanted me to let you know he and Sue are thinking about you and send you their love. Allen will be deeply missed.
Nancy Ingram
Donna Pedigo Salmon
October 30, 2008
Wanda, I am so sad to hear of your loss. I remember back in the Investors days, Michelle and I having dinners with you and Allen at your house on Gayton Road and how much that meant to us. He was a wonderful person and you will always have your 31 years of memories to remember him by. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
J.V. Hawthorne
October 30, 2008
Mrs. Coleman, my company has had the privilege of supplying Allen with building materials.
I am so sorry and so saddened to hear the tragic news. You are blessed to have been together for so many years. Please share my condolences with the Overmann family.
Wayne & Lib Ashworth
October 30, 2008
Dear Neal and Family,
We are saddened to hear of your great loss.
Although we did not know Allen, we have heard so many good things about him and his work.
Having lived in Richmond for 10 years, we know Richmond is certainly a more beautiful city because of Allen's talent and his dedication to his profession. His elegant work will be enjoyed for many, many years to come.
Please know that we are remembering you and your family with
Our love, prayers, and deepest sympathy.
Beth & Gene Alley
October 30, 2008
Ed and Wanda Overmann, I hated to have news of you in this fashion and am so sorry for you to now have both brothers gone. Your growing families will mean even more now, knowing we can take no day for granted. Peace, hope, and love to you all.
Eldridge Ferrell
October 30, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Karen Sorrell
October 29, 2008
Wanda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Allen was a real credit to the home building profession.
Paul and Betty Sue Pruitt
October 29, 2008
Wanda and family, you have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Diane Moore Jones
October 29, 2008
Please accept my deepest symphathy on the passing of Allen. I have so many fond memories of summers spent with him at Tuscarora Country Club when we were growing up. I know he will be truly missed.
Linda Dunn
October 29, 2008
Wanda,
Allen was a really special person that touched many lives. Please remember that you have lots of family and friends that care and want to be there to help you during this difficult time.
Our love,
Scooter, Linda, and Hunter
Zona Oakes
October 29, 2008
Wanda, We are so sorry to hear about Allen. I know he was a fine person. Betty Jane and Willie thought very highly of him. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Love,
Glenn & Zona Oakes
Vicky Stratton
October 29, 2008
To The Coleman Family,
On behalf of the HCC Sports Center staff , we offer our sympathies and our prayers to you. Allen's friendly manner and smiling face will be missed. God bless you all.
Suzanne Rasnick
October 29, 2008
Dear Wanda,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. You and Allen were very lucky to have found one another and been together for 31 years. I know you will cherish your memories forever.
Love,
Suzanne
JERRY & ANN MOSER
October 29, 2008
WANDA & FAMILY,
THINKING OF YOU WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Bo Saunders
October 29, 2008
To Wanda and family. We are thinking of you and the difficult times you are going through. Having known Allen since he came to Richmond it is easy to say he was the epitome of a contractor, gentleman and most important a friend. He was truly one of the "Good Guys" and We will miss him.
Connie Myers
October 29, 2008
Wanda, Susan Coleman who is a good friend of mine and married to Rod Coleman, Allen's cousin, let me know about Allen's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I have only heard of your family outings through Susan and I know you and Allen enjoyed a wonderful life together and he was a fabulous, well respected builder of beautiful homes in Western Henrico and Goochland counties. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. His passing brought back so many memories of many years ago when I was with Allen's good friend, Woody Murphy, and you and I were cheerleaders together at GWHS so many years ago. I hope you are surrounded by ones who will help you through this difficult time and best wishes to you for brighter days ahead. Thinking of you, Connie Mumford Myers
Karen Claybrook Hatton
October 29, 2008
Dear Wanda,
Messages like this helped to sustain me and my family during the recent passing of my mom, so I hope this will be a comfort to you as well. You and Allen have both held a very special place in my heart ever since we met as college freshmen. I will always remember Allen's wonderful way of making people feel appreciated, his friendly warmth and kindness. Mike and I are so grateful for our good memories of spending a fun evening together in Williamsburg last fall. May you feel Allen's great love for you uplifting you in these difficult times and may God grant you peace.
Love, Karen and Mike
October 29, 2008
Wanda, my thoughts and prayers are with you, I know what you are going through. I am there if you need anything or just someone to talk with. Allen was a great person and we all were blessed to have known him.
Joanne Aprahamian
Randall White
October 29, 2008
Wanda, I am so very sorry to hear about Allen passing and I am sitting here shocked. Since our phone conversation a couple weeks ago I have been praying for you both. He was such a great guy and a pleasure to have worked with him over the many years. I will continue to pray for your comfort. Please let me know if I can do anything for you on my end.
Mary K. and Bill Stafford
October 29, 2008
Wanda;
Please accept our sympathy. May you and your family be sustained by the many fond memories of your 31 years of marriage, god's love and your faith. I already miss seeing and talking with him at the fitness center in the mornings. It was a real pleasure knowing him.
Love,
Terry Childress
October 29, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the lose of Allen. I have very good memories of when we grew up together on Parkland. I know you will miss him very much.
Curtis Drilling
October 29, 2008
Allen was one of our favorite contractors to work with and we will miss him. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family in this time of need.
Curtis Drilling, Inc.
caren tronfeld
October 29, 2008
Wanda,
Jay and I want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. We are so saddened by this great loss. Allen was such a sweet man and such a gentleman. We will miss him very much.
love, Caren and Jay
Dan Kelley
October 29, 2008
So very, very sorry to learn of Allen's passing. He was among the best men I've ever had the pleasure to work with and I'm proud to say I considered him a true friend.
Sarah Armistead
October 29, 2008
Wanda: We will miss Allen so much, but please remember how much we love you. If you ever need us, do not hesitate to call.
Love, Sarah and Howard
Calvin Paxton
October 29, 2008
Wanda - All of our prayers are with you.
Love, Cal and Sue
Tom & Darla Skinner
October 29, 2008
Wanda, may God's love and the love of your family and friends carry you through these difficult days. Allen was a wonderful man and we valued the working relationship we shared for so many years. We pray the many fastastic memories you shared over the years will keep him close to your heart forever. Love and sympathy.
Ronald Barton
October 29, 2008
Allen was a great person who was respected by all who knew him – he set a very high standard and left a legacy of wonderful homes that families will enjoy for generations. He was truly one of the “good guys” and will be missed.
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