Alonzo COLEMAN Obituary





COLEMAN, Alonzo III

Alonzo Coleman III of Covington, Georgia passed on to begin his new journey on Sunday, (August 18, 2013). He leaves behind his loving wife of 22 years Patricia Frazier Coleman, his sister-in law Judith Frazier of whom he was a dedicated caregiver; his children, Dr. Miles Johnson (Dr. Tracy Green Johnson) of Atlanta, Michelle Jackson, and Marcus Coleman of Miami. He also leaves two step-children, William Monroe (Sarah) of Yuba City, California and Meredith Monroe of Phoenix Arizona. He leaves 12 grandchildren who loved him dearly. His family was blended and he loved them all. Alonzo Coleman III was born July 20, 1935. The son of Alonzo Coleman II and Robbie Wood Coleman in Hartford Ct. He graduated from Weaver High School. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He had a passion for cooking and was one of the first African Americans to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America. He went on to graduate from the University of Miami. He worked in food service all of his life, retiring from the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections as Food Service Supervisor. He was a dedicated Prince hall Mason and was a past Master of Tuscan Lodge #17 Hartford CT, a member of the American Legion Post 142.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to The Glory Campaign c/o Springfield Baptist Church. Al fought a great battle..RIP my Love

Published by Hartford Courant on Aug. 23, 2013.
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I miss you and Love you Al


Judi

September 2, 2013

Sorry for you loss you and your family are in our prayers. William & Ruth Leonard

September 2, 2013

May precious memories always linger....

Lovingly,
Riley and Cerise Johnson

August 30, 2013

Patricia,
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow and reflection.

Pat Sullivan

August 27, 2013

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

August 27, 2013

Pat & Family, There truly aren't words that adquately express how we feel. All we can do is pray that God simply wrap His loving arms of peace & strength all around you while softly and sweetly guiding your path. Know that you are truly loved. Eddie & Jackie Griffin - Columbia SC

August 26, 2013

You have our deepest sympathy for your loss may his memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

The Hardrick Family

August 24, 2013

Pat May God bless you and bring you peace. With Sincerest Sympathy Gloria Parrish Cohes.

August 24, 2013

Pat, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandra Foote

August 24, 2013

Patricia,during this difficult time know that you are in my prayers and will have the strength needed for each day. Love you.

Patricia Delaney

August 23, 2013

Patricia, May the Peace that only God can provide get you and your family through these difficult days. I will miss Al, his smile, great cooking and positive spirit. Love You, Gladys

August 23, 2013

To Patricia and Family.Our deepest sympathy from our family to yours.May he rest in peace.

Frances & Roger Roy

August 23, 2013

From one longtime neighborhood family to another ... Patricia the love, strength and care you demonstrated by your loving husband Al's side has been inspirational. He fought a great battle and now he's resting at peace ... til we see him again!
My prayers are with you and all your family for continued strength and peace. The Entire Davis Family! Anitah ~*

Anitah Davis

August 23, 2013

With deepest Sympathy.
Pastor Marvin T. Blue. PM
East Dublin, GA

Marvin T. Blue

August 23, 2013

To Pat and Family.My prayers are with you all in your time of mourning your loved one.I am so sorry for your loss. Love,Joyce Walton.Adah Chapter No.22,O.E.S.,P.H.A.

August 23, 2013

Deepest sympathy to all the members of Al's family from another family with Hartford roots, the Summers family. We honor Alonzo and his memory, and wish him peace.

Barbara Summers

August 23, 2013

May the Lord comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

Paul Copes

August 23, 2013

Pat & family;

Peace be still...

JJax

Jos. Jackson

August 23, 2013

Patricia, So sorry that he is gone, but he is in a better place. Going to miss him. Hope you can start the healing process. Keep in touch

Barbara Starkweather

August 23, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.

Patricia Cotton

August 23, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Aston Moore

August 23, 2013

Patricia, we send our condolences on the passing of Al. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Gail & Lee

Lee Martin

August 23, 2013

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

Dorothy Whitley

August 23, 2013

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.

August 23, 2013

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