David Calvin Coles Sr.

COLES, Mr. David Calvin Sr., of Powhatan, Va., departed this life December 1, 2008. He is survived by three sons, David IV (Heidi) of Powhatan, Va., William Eric (Kim), of Richmond, Va., and Michael Coles (Dorene) of Powhatan, Va.; one daughter, Robin Loftland (Charles) of Summerville, S.C.; 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one brother, Harry Coles (Bertha) of Powhatan, Va.; one sister, Alice Dickerson of Midlothian, Va.; four aunts, Mary Edwards of New York, Gladys Morris of Richmond, Va., Margaret Manning and Alberta Harris of Powhatan, Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, among them, devoted friends, Evelyn Sturdivant; and former spouse, Betty Coles; and his classmates of Pocahontas High School, class of 1957. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th St. Remains will lie in state Saturday, 10 a.m., at Hollywood Baptist Church, Powhatan, Va., where a viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Rev. Walter Johnson officiating. Burial church cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.