Richmond, Virginia
Gregory "G.C." S. Coleman, age 61, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Richmond, Va., died February 5, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Coleman Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Glynis Coleman-Jones (Alfred); stepdaughter, Shannon Mann; grandson, Ryan Jones; mother,...
Read MoreGregory "GC" Coleman - creator of THE most sampled drum break of all time (the "amen break") - may you rest in peace. I hope you knew the impact your drumming had on the music industry.
Tim Clarke
March 22, 2024 | Other
GC
You are a wonderful person and I'm so glad, so very grateful that you touched my life. I will miss the times we shared together, I will miss the laughing times, I will miss the fun times, I will miss the talking times, and most of all I will miss the music times, I WILL MISS ALL THE TIMES. Rest Now My Friend and Keep Beating Those Drums. I will see you on the other side.
Phyllis Arnold
March 03, 2006 | Atlanta, GA
To The Coleman Family:
I am so sorry for OUR loss...even though I had not seen him since the 60's, my fondest memories of Gregory is that I had the biggest "little girl crush" on him and that smile, and that he was the baddest drum major Armstrong High School ever had...he was way ahead of his time back then (doing the "DOG" at halftime during the Armstrong/Walker game-Rufus Thomas style :-)I don't think we won the game that year but I know for a fact that we won the battle of the...
Norbinette Conley-Crews
February 16, 2006 | Richmond "Fulton", VA
GC, You will be truly missed.A long time Buddy and dear friend....
Harold Beane
February 15, 2006 | Memphis, TN
Gregory,
May you rest in peace and love.
I accidentally picked up the obituary section of the paper and there was your notice.... Well, I had not seen you in a long time, but for sure I will forever remember your kindness to me at Armstrong High School. It is still not to late to say "thank you."
Joyce Claiborne Newsome
AHS '62
Joyce Newsome
February 15, 2006 | Richmond, VA
G.C. will be missed by all that he touched and he touched many. The pleasure was to those who new him. Greg will be remembered forever.
Barry & Conniece Wilkins
February 15, 2006 | Tyrone, GA
Glynis (and Family)
I was sorry to learn of your Father
passing. I hope you will cherish all the memories you have of him and hold them very close to your heart.
If Sarah or I can do anything for you or your family during this period please do not hesitate to call on us.
God bless you all.
Sarah Blair &
Betty Bolt Dickerson (Aunt Betty)
Betty Dickerson
February 14, 2006 | Richmond, VA
Dear Viola,
Sorry to hear about the death of your son. Trust in the Lord and he will see you through.
Virginia McGhee
February 14, 2006 | Richmond, VA
To the Coleman Family:
Our sincere condolences,sympathy and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Gregory was a legend in his own time and enjoyed life to the fullest. He left a legacy that will be long remembered by all that knew him. He is now drumming for the Lord with that million dollar smile of his.
Love U man
Linwood "Moe"& Grace Dabbs
February 13, 2006 | Richmond, VA
