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Clarence Oliver "Ollie" Coleman

1960 - 2024

Clarence Oliver "Ollie" Coleman obituary, 1960-2024, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1960

DIED

2024

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Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Clarence Coleman Obituary

Clarence Oliver "Ollie" Coleman, age 63 was born on October 21, 1960 in New Orleans Louisiana passed away peacefully on Saturday October 5, 2024. He received his educational foundation in the New Orleans Public School System. He was a former employee for the Archdiocese and Public Schools as a Bus Driver. He was well known as a genuine, kind person with a heart of gold. He is Survived by his devoted brother Steve Coleman III (Jane Coleman). Devoted sister Juliet Collins. He was also survived by one nephew Bobby Collins Jr., two nieces Brionne Collins and Bria Collins, one great niece Autumn Collins, two great nephews Omari Collins and Titan Collins and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Steve Coleman Jr. and Shirley Mae Coleman. Relatives and friends of the Family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Calvary Tabernacle C.M.E. Church, 3629 Dryades Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Duane Hill Pastor, Officiating. Private Burial. You may sign the guest book on http://www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc., in charge (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, 2024.

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Wanda Patterson

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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Calvary Tabernacle C.M.E. Church

3629 Dryades Street, New Orleans, LA

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2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

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