Anthony Coleman

Anthony Coleman obituary, Fresno, CA

Anthony Coleman

Anthony Coleman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors Inc. - Tulare on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Born in Chicago, Illinois to Willie Curtis Coleman and Willie Lee Colman on November 20, 1959. Anthony was the couples firstborn. The first always belongs to God. Anthony is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gwen McGee Coleman. His mother Willie Lee Coleman, his younger brother Reginald R Coleman, his brother in Law Gregory Mc Gee, his nephews Bradley JV Coleman, Reginald PW Coleman, niece Tyesha Coleman, and a host of cousins, friends, and acquaintances as well as his church family, gathering of Christ Church- Southern, California. Anthony re-dedicated his life to the and was baptized in October of 2021 by the Northern division of Gathering of Christ Church and he was enrolled in Hebrew Bible Academy since summer of 2020. He loved learning the Bible. One of his favorite scriptures was Psalm 37.. Anyone who Anthony met loved his mils manners. He was a gentleman and a prayer warrior. Anthony loved the Most High God and prayed twice a day everyday. Anthony loved sports and especially basketball. Antony also loved movies especially old black and white movies. He became a filmmaker- a writer, director and director of photography. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Anthony, please visit our Tree Store.

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