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Christopher Randall Coltrain

1949 - 2015

Christopher Randall Coltrain obituary, 1949-2015, Leslie, MI

BORN

1949

DIED

2015

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Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Waterford

5391 Highland Road

Waterford, Michigan

Christopher Coltrain Obituary

COLTRAIN, CHRISTOPHER RANDALL, SR.; of Leslie, MI.; December 15, 2015; age 66; born February 18, 1949 in Pontiac, MI. Son of the late Mary Hill; loving and dedicated husband of Lynn Coltrain for 41 years; father of Christopher Randall Coltrain, Jr. (Stacey), Shaun Thomas Coltrain, Kenzie Alyse March (Lee) and the late Erin Renee Coltrain; grandfather of Christopher III, Savannah, Zachary, Thomas, Carter, Dana, Hunter, Michael, Trenton, Memphis, Giuliana and a granddaughter due in March; brother of Peggy Richards (Jim) and the late Tom Wilson (Betty) and Lola Rivers; also survived by numerous nephews and a niece. Mr. Coltrain served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Christopher enjoyed taking construction classes and tinkering and was an avid sports fan. A Celebration of Christopher’s Life will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015, 12 Noon at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford. Interment with Honors to follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.donelsonjohnsevans.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2015.

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Brenda Sumner

December 23, 2015

Sandy Anderson told me about Chris. So sorry Lynn for your loss. I really enjoyed working with both of you guys at Pontiac and the Annex. Deepest sympathy to you and the kids. Brenda Sumner

Trisha Bondy

December 21, 2015

Kenzie and family, sending deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your whole family in this difficult time. Sending love and prayers to be with you all.

Jerry Edwards

December 18, 2015

Lynn we are very sorry to hear about the loss of Chris. May he RIP. We send our prayers to you and your family. Sue and Jerry Edwards

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Waterford

5391 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327

Dec

22

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Waterford

5391 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327

Dec

22

Interment

Great Lakes National Cemetery

MI

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5391 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327

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