Photo courtesy of Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Gastonia
Gastonia, North Carolina
Oct 2, 1946 – Oct 19, 2019 (Age 73)
Scooter Coleman 1946-2019 Gastonia - Odell "Scooter" Coleman, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Robin Johnson House with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lincoln County and was the son of the late Raymond and Stella Carter Coleman. "Scooter" was the proud owner of Scooters Car Wash & Detail of 40 years. He was a collector of cars and motorcycles. He was a member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church. The family gives a Special Thanks to all the Nurses at Robin Johnson House for their love and care shown to "Scooter". "Scooter" is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Leigh Fincher Coleman; one loving son, Shannon Lamar Coleman; two loving step-sons, Woodie Wooten and wife Carolyn, Jeff Wooten; two loving grandsons, Justin Coleman, Jesse Coleman; three loving granddaughters, Stephanie Wooten, Kasey Wooten, Bailey Wooten; two loving great granddaughters, Audrey Neathery, Emryn Florio. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Catawba Heights Baptist Church, 311 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Catawba Heights Baptist Church with Reverend Raymond Johns and Reverend Max Pendleton officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery "A Quiet Place", Belmont. "Scooter" was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Doris Carter, Carolyn Coleman; four brothers, Sherman Jones, Dewey Jones, Damer Jones, Junior Coleman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Robin Johnson House, c/o Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 or Catawba Heights Baptist Church, 311 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road, Belmont, North Carolina 28012. Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the Coleman family.
So sorry for your loss, he was one of a kind
Debbie Honeycutt
October 24, 2019 | Newton, NC | Friend
Scooter RIP brother. We shared many great times in all our years of knowing each other. God bless your soul and i/ll see you again..
Sam Garris
October 21, 2019 | Rockwell, NC | Friend
Leigh,
I am saddened by your loss of Scooter. He leaves behind a long trail of memories to those that crossed his path. Will never be another Scooter!
Charlie Mac
Charlie Mac
October 24, 2019 | Charlotte, NC | Friend
Leigh, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Debbie Rector
October 23, 2019 | Mount Holly, NC | Friend
Lee, I just saw this on Facebook. I am living at North Myrtle Beach and didn't know Scoot was in that condition. I am so sorry. He and I had lots of good times and I will have those memories forever. Again, I am so sorry.
Tommy Loudermilk
October 23, 2019 | North Myrtle Beach, SC | Friend
Miss you buddy
Craig Southern
October 23, 2019 | Mt Airy, NC | Friend
So sorry to hear of Scooters passing. We used to see & talk to him at every Motorcycle event in & around our area. Such a nice person. Thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Steve Bennett Jr
October 22, 2019 | Sherrills Ford, NC | Friend
Leigh and Family- you have my heartfelt sympathies in the passing of your loved one. Please know that even though he is resting from his labor his memories will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever. My prayer is that the comforter will come and surround you with peace and understanding, that you will be embraced by all that knew and loved him now and in the days to come. I love you more than words can say and I trust my prayers will reach where I can not be.Stay strong as...
Linda Wilson-Feemster
October 22, 2019 | Winston Salem, NC | Friend
Prayers for the family. What a nice man and funny so glad I had the opportunity to meet such a nice man.
Cody Putnam
October 22, 2019 | Kings Mountain, NC | Friend
