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Chester Coleman Jr Obituary

Mr. Chester Coleman Jr., 77, a native and resident of Houma, LA., died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Services will be held at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 1220 Aycock St. in Houma Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until Mass service at 11 a.m. Interment at Southdown Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Coleman; five children, Rena, Eric, Chester Coleman III, Rashawn McGuire and Stephanie White; two brothers, David (Betty) Coleman and Herman (JoAnn) Coleman; two sisters, Hilda Woodley and Dorothy Murray; one sister-in-law, Diane Coleman; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Chester Coleman Sr.; one son, Deon Coleman; and brother, Berwick Coleman.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houma Today from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2017.

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Naomi January-Thomas

January 27, 2017

Audrey, soo sorry I couldn't be there today but you & your family are in my prayers, keeping you Lifted that you will find the Strength & Comfort you need during this time from God, that only He can give. I will visit when I'm back in town...

Pearl Manuel

January 26, 2017

To Mrs. Audrey Coleman and Family:
May our GOD give you all the strength to endure the pain you are experiencing during the loss of your loved one. I'm truly sorry and sending you all my sympathy and condolences, take care and look to GOD! You have another Angel to watch over you now..... I love you Mrs. Audrey! ❤

Dolores Smith

January 26, 2017

In this difficult time,hope you'll follow where your heart leads you,for there you'll find new hope,new strength new happiness.

January 26, 2017

Praying that God will strengthen you all thru these very difficult times.You have ours deeper sympathy.

Audry Winston

January 26, 2017

Audrey, I am praying for you and your family.

Todd Pope

January 25, 2017

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

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