JAMES E. COLEMAN Jr.

JAMES E. COLEMAN JR., 84, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Sun City, Ariz. Born Nov. 13, 1936, in Coles County, Ill., Jim was a son of the late Gertrude (Best) and James E. Coleman Sr. In 1958, he married Judith A. Campbell and she preceded him in death in 2007. Jim retired from Norfolk Southern Railway in 1997 as a train dispatcher. Surviving are his daughter, Tina M. Williamson of Angola, Ind.; granddaughter, Ashley M. Williamson of Greensburg, Ind.; sister, Peggy (Coleman) Ryan of Toledo, Ill.; and brother, Carroll Coleman of Casey, Ill. In addition to his parents and wife, Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Coleman; and a special friend, Shirley Johnston. Memorial service is 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at Janesville, Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis or to a local animal shelter. Gifts may be left at the visitation / service or mailed in c/o Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920. To view Jim's complete obituary or to leave condolences for his family, visit www.adamsfuneralchapel.com