Dr. Alger Shafter Coleman Jr.

Dr. Alger Shafter Coleman Jr. obituary, Atlanta, GA

Dr. Alger Shafter Coleman Jr.

Alger Coleman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. - West End Chapel on Mar. 9, 2026.
Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Alger S. Coleman, Jr., of Atlanta, GA, will be Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00AM; Zion Hill Baptist Church, 6175 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, GA 30331. Interment: Westview Cemetery. A public viewing will be Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 2:00PM - 6:00PM at the funeral home. Final arrangements entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Historic West End Chapel.

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March 12, 2026

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Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hough

March 12, 2026

Our heartfelt condolences we are praying that the family find comfort and peace

Natalie Gordon

March 11, 2026

Sincere prayers of condolences to the family of Burrellite Dr Alger Coleman Jr,

Cynthia May

March 11, 2026

My sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Alger Coleman.

Alice H. Doanes

March 10, 2026

My condolences to the family from Alice Doanes, a former coworker, and the Atlanta Retired Educators Association.

Alfonso Jessie, Jr .

March 10, 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dr. Alfonso Jessie, Jr.

Juaria Carter

March 10, 2026

Mr.Coleman was my principal at CrawfordW.Long Middle School in the late 80´s. My condolences to the family

Mr. Korega Zachery

March 10, 2026

My Condolences to a great man, mentor and friend. Dr. Coleman served as my principal during my years attending Crawford Long Middle School from 1980 - 1983.

Vida Davis

March 10, 2026

Deepest sympathy from former CW Long PTA President Ms. Vida Davis

Adriane Davis

March 10, 2026

My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Coleman. He was my elementary school principal at JW Dobbs Elementary School, and he was an inspiring and trusted leader. His benevolence was fair, kind, respectful, and commanding. He inspired everyone he met, and he made School a place of learning and thriving. May he Rest in Power.

Joann

March 10, 2026

My Deepest Condolences To THE COLEMAN FAMILY MR C0LEMAN WAS MY PRINCIPAL AT JOHN WESLEY DOBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

April Gill

March 10, 2026

RIP to a great Principal. Condolences to his family

Dr. Sheila H. Barker

March 9, 2026

Sincere condolences to the Coleman family!

Trinissa Pearson

March 9, 2026

Sincere condolences to a great Principal

Cherri Miller

March 9, 2026

Prayers to the family! Condolences and rest well Mr. Coleman! Crawford Long Middle School Alumni 1989-1992!

Celestine Leonard

March 9, 2026

RIP Mr. Coleman, Crawford W. Long class of 84.

Tabatha Eberhart

March 9, 2026

Praying for his family Mr. Coleman was my principal at CWL middle school he was a great man.. I graduated from long in 1982. Rest Well Sir

The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc.

March 9, 2026

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

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