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NORMAN COLEMAN Obituary

Norman Robert “Duck” Coleman, 71 was born to Mildred Coleman and the late Johnnie S.T. Coleman on October 6, 1941 in Clayton, Mississippi. Duck was baptized at Golden Gate Baptist Church and was a member of Mt. Joyner Missionary Baptist Church at the time of his death. He married Diane Adair on October 26, 1962 and to this union was born one daughter, Karen Renee Coleman. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1960 and retired from the U.S. Navy. During his career Norman also worked for International Harvester and the Mark Luttrell Reception Center. After retirement he enjoyed many exciting endeavors and found great joy in serving the community through St. Andrew AME Church’s Food Pantry Ministry, Food Works. Duck was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie S.T. Coleman, his brother, Johnnie S.T. Coleman, Jr., his sister, Carolyn Faye Coleman Daugherty, niece, Wylea Estee Smith, sister-in-law, Terry Adair and brother-in-law, Charles Adair Sr. He leaves his wife, Diane Coleman; daughter, Karen Renee Coleman; mother, Mildred Coleman; siblings, Curtis Coleman, Clarence Coleman (Berry), Margaret Coleman Walls (L.T.) and Marvin Coleman Aldridge (Edward); brothers-in-law, Robert Adair, Sr. (Margaret) and Holloway Adair (Jackie); sister-in-law, Theris Adair and many, many other relatives and friends to celebrate his life. Visitation will be held on Thursday August 15 at St. Andrew AME Church, 4-7 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Friday August 16 at St. Andrew AME Church located at 767 S. Parkway E. at 11 am. Interment will be immediately following in the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Civil Rights Museum. R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home (901)526-3264

Published by The Commercial Appeal from Aug. 14 to Aug. 22, 2013.
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Our hearts were deeply sadden to hear of the loss of Mr. Coleman. Our prayers with continue to be with you Mrs.Diann and your family.

Love Always,
Velma, Michele, Courtney & Kirsten

August 21, 2013

THE STAFF OF R.S. LEWIS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, WOULD LIKE TO OFFER OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

August 20, 2013

I can see "Duck" standing outside the Civil Rights Museum taking a "break" from volunteering. A man of few words he had a great attitude and smile. I will miss him. Our loss is Heavens gain!
Be Blessed, The Nelson-Cohran family

Bessie Cohran

August 20, 2013

To Mr. Clarence Coleman and Family.
While reading the Commercial Appeal Online this morning, I was saddened to read of the passing of your brother Norman. Also, I would not have known Diane was your sister -in-law.
Please accept my deepest sympathy . May God give you Comfort and Peace during this time of grief.

Sincerely,
Betty Archibald Hill
York.PA
BTW ' 63 Classmate

August 19, 2013

I had the pleasure of taking care of this wonderful man in his last days here on earth. What a wonderful and loving man he was! I would like to send my condolences to his wonderful family! He will never be forgotten! I love you all!

Jenifer Stegall

August 16, 2013

To Diane and the Coleman Family( my extended family),
Keep hope alive.

Love you,

Clara Marzette

August 15, 2013

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. God bless the family of Norman R. Coleman.

Michelle Brown

August 15, 2013

To Mr. Clarence Coleman and family, I would like to send my most sincere condolences to each of you for the loss of your loved one. May God continue to keep you comforted during your time of bereavement. I will keep you lifted in my prayers.

God Bless,
Barbara A. Ervin

August 15, 2013

My family will always cherish the memories of the great man we affectionally called "Duck"

Annita Hamilton

August 14, 2013

Mrs Coleman & Family

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. We share your grief and if there is anything we can do, please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The BTW Class Of 1960

BTW Class of 1960

August 14, 2013

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