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Llewellyn A. Coles

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Caliman Funeral Services - Columbus

3700 Refugee Road

Columbus, Ohio

Llewellyn Coles Obituary

COLES Llewellyn A. "Lew" Coles, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Mount Carmel West Hospital. Lew was born to the late Stella and Robert W. Coles, Jr. on December 31, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Columbus West High School where he was awarded All-City Honors for football, basketball and track. He briefly participated in the Ohio State Highway Patrol cadet program. He was employed at Westinghouse Corporation for ten years during that time he also served two years in the United States Army. He then began a career as an OSHA Inspector at the State of Ohio Department of Industrial Relations. Lew retired as a Safety and Health Consultant, having served 25 years. His professional and business accomplishments were significant. Lew was an accomplished conversationalist, who never met a stranger. He was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. Lew and his late wife Carolyn traveled extensively to destinations such as, Hawaii, Jamaica, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, numerous cruises, Las Vegas and throughout the United States. Lew will always be remembered for his fun loving and outgoing personality. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Cassaundra R. Crawford and Camille (Jason) Potts, Stacy Williamson; siblings, Juliet Rowland, Robert (Linda) Coles III, Caroline Coles-Pate (Arthur Clark Jr.), Deborah Coles Stinson; grandchildren, Reginald D. Williamson Jr. (Tiffany), Rodney I., Raven I. Thomas, Sydney A. Crawford, Jayonna, Jalen, Justice, Jordan, Jaysean, Jasia, Jade and Julia Potts; great-grandchildren, Taliyah D. and Tatiyanna D. Williamson; care-givers, Misty Burns, Cierra Sherry and Jennifer Vanleer; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his wife of 27 years Carolyn D. Coles and son Reginald D. Williamson Sr., loving parents Stella and Robert Coles Jr. Memorial service will be held Sunday, August 29, 2010, 2 p.m. at CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, 3700 Refugee Road, Columbus OH. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of service. Interment will be held Monday August 30, 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. www.calimanfuneralservices.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Llewellyn Coles

15 Entries

Fabienne Goins-Butler

November 27, 2010

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

Ronnie O. Gossett WHS70

September 6, 2010

The Gossett Family sends their deepest condolences to The Coles Family. It is with great respect and admiration that this writing is forwarded. Lew was truly a inspiration for those of us growing up on the Hilltop and playing sports for Columbus West. His dedication and commitment to excellence truly serve as a example for others to emulate. May the peace of Christ be with each and every one always.

Respectfully,

Ronnie O. Gossett

September 1, 2010

The Gossett family sends their deepest condolences to the Cole Family. It is with great respect and admiration that these writings are forwarded. Lew was truly a inspiration for those of us growing up on the Hilltop and playing for Columbus West. His dedication and commitment truly serves as an example for others to emulate.

Respecfully,

August 31, 2010

My deepest regrets to the family. God bless you in your sorrow.

David Dawson, Deltona, Florida

Gail and Junnie Mitchell

August 31, 2010

Another Angel has gone home! Juliette, Bobby, Buttons, Debbi...we are very saddened see this in writing. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. He was like a big brother to me and Bev (Kirkpatrick) and Junnie has been recalling some funny stories about Lew.

Be at peace, he is.

Ron McDaniel

August 31, 2010

Lew and I were classmates at West High School. Please accept my deepest condolences and may God bless.

Michael & Yvonne West

August 30, 2010

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

Sandy Boone

August 29, 2010

I worked with Lew at State of Ohio - Department of Industrial Relations and we had a lot of good times together at work. He was a fun guy and he will be missed, but he is at rest with God and no more pain is in his body. May God truly bless Lew's family at this time.

Gary Lewis

August 27, 2010

Very sorry to hear about Lew, his light will surely be missed. Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the entire Coles family. Lot of great memories of times long past.

August 27, 2010

Dear Coles Family, Lew was in my graduating class at West High and we attended Hilltop United Methodist Church together and I will always remember him as a fun-loving and very nice guy. He was our "star" basketball player and made us very proud. Please know that you are in our prayers during this time of grief. Carolyn Jones Johnson

August 27, 2010

Robert, Linda & Family,

Please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. May God strengthen and keep you.

Marva Bozeman

Mike Porter

August 27, 2010

Dear Coles family:
Lew and I were class mates at West. I played Junior high basketball with him.
He was a gentle man with a positive pesonality. I always enjoyed being around him. My thoughts are with you in your loss.
Mike Porter West High class of 1963

Paul C Flemister Sr

August 27, 2010

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.

David Scott

August 27, 2010

Lew was a great person and friend. May God bless him and his family.

Diana Redman

August 26, 2010

To the Coles Family: Please accept my condolences on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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