Harrison McKinley Coleman Jr.

COLEMAN – Harrison McKinley Jr. was born Aug. 11, 1942, in Johnstown, to the late Marie Esther (Borders) Coleman and Harrison Coleman Sr. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, N.J. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald; sister, Kaye; and nephew, Carlos Sr. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served his term with the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Ky. After serving his term with the Army, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service, serving as director of the Newark Postal Academy. He later joined the Newark Police Department, where he worked for 29 years and retired as sergeant. His last employment was as an investigator with Essex County College, where he worked until his death. Harrison accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Johnstown. After relocating to New Jersey, he attended several churches before joining Grace Reformed Baptist Church under the pastorship of the Rev. Levin West. He was ordained as deacon on July 25, 1999, and served as president of the deacon board until his death. He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved daughter, Marcia Karen Coleman, New Jersey; beloved sisters, Alfrieda Coleman, Newark, N.J.; Joann Coleman, Detroit; and Karen Coleman, Antioch, Calif.; brothers, Frederick Coleman, San Francisco, and Robert Coleman, Oakland, Calif. Also survived by three nephews, Eric Coleman Sr., Detroit; Obgonna Coleman, Oakland; and Kevin Coleman, Antioch, Calif.; a very special niece, Camille Coleman, Newark; two great-nephews, Carlos Coleman Jr., Denver, and Eric Coleman Jr., Detroit; beloved cousin, Mary Jackson, Newark, whom he fondly called “Totsie”; and a host of cousins to whom he was a father figure. He also leaves a beloved friend, Lillian Jones, special friends, a godson, several surrogate children and his faithful church members who never failed to come and visit him, as well as the many lives he touched in his passing. He was truly loved by everyone, the young and the old. As Harrison has blessed us, may God continue His blessings on us all.