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2011
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Charles Coleman Obituary
He was born May 23, 1940, near Winchester, the son of John Edward Sr. and Margaret Lucille Lakin Coleman. He married Donna May Koehler on Feb. 10, 1962, at Youngblood Baptist Church in Nortonville, and she survives.
He is also survived by one son, Charles Leroy "Chuck" (wife, Robin) Coleman Jr. of Murrayville; one daughter, Julie Dawn (husband, David) Jones of Murrayville; four grandchildren, Charles Leroy Coleman III of Chicago, Casey Alexandra Coleman of Murrayville, Misty Dawn Jones of St. Louis and Krystal Marie Jones of Murrayville; one great-grandson, Peyton Alexander Scott of Murrayville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John Edward Coleman Jr. (surviving wife, Jean of Jacksonville), Gerald Coleman and Donald Coleman (surviving wife, Wanda of Jacksonville); and one sister, Rosemary Monkman.
Mr. Coleman was a boiler operator at Capitol Records in Jacksonville, retiring after 25 years of employment. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years, and was active during the Cuban Missile Crisis spending time aboard the USS Yancey (AKA 93) and the USS Barry (DD-933). He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Jacksonville. He was also a 40-year member of American Legion Post 279 in Jacksonville and a former member of the Jacksonville Moose. He enjoyed playing slow-pitch softball, bowling and participating in pool tournaments. He loved hosting cookouts for his family and friends and was known for his sharp sense of humor. He loved being surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Youngblood Baptist Church in Nortonville, with burial at Manchester Cemetery in Manchester. The family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to Youngblood Baptist Church or the American Red Cross. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Laura Randolph
May 17, 2011
Donna and children, So sorry to hear about Charles passing. My memories are of a young Charles as he and my friend , Donna, had two children and were struggling like many other couples in our era to make a life and a home for our families.And altho I have moved away and lost track of old friends, I want you all to know I am thinking of you at this difficult time. Laura Eileen Mcgee Randolph Springfield, Il.
Bob onant
May 17, 2011
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure our Lord said "Welcome home." I worked with Charles at Capital from 1965 to 1981.
May 17, 2011
Dear Donna and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your heart is aching and your world will never be the same. While your grief is overwhelming, Charles is rejoicing in his Perfect Place and you will hold him again. God Bless You and bring you comfort with your many cherished memories.
My condolences to you and yours and all who are grieving Charles's passing.
Sue Starner Wilford
Bob Twyford
May 17, 2011
Sure sorry to hear about Charles, I worked with him as a boiler operator at Capital Records for 3 years.
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