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DERRICK COLEMAN Obituary
Derrick received his education in the Petersburg Public School System. He had been employed with Walmart and Boars Head Provisions.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nannie D. Christian; grandfathers, Benjamin Coleman Sr. and Charles S. Christian Sr.; sister, Cherita R. Coleman; and cousin, Stephen L. Christian.
Derrick leave to cherish in his memories: four loving sons, Cameron Friend, Karon Smith, Devar William and Taz Smith; loving daughter, Kalia Friend; father, Benjamin Coleman Jr. (Costella); two brothers, DaJuan B. Coleman (Elisha) and Martini Lewis (Kathy); three sisters, LaKeida C. Johnson "Jazzlyne," Janita Dickens, Monique Brown (Calvin); grandmother, Annie Clanton (William); 16 aunts; five great-aunts; five uncles; two great-uncles; host of other relative and friends, among a devoted aunt, Becky Coleman, devoted friends, Calvin Allen, Reggie, Val, and devoted caregivers, Jackie Street, Walter Trent, Dinita Coleman and TJ. Many thanks to everyone and our Lord for keeping him here with us for 40 years.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Antonio A. Tucker Sr. officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. Sinai Community Cemetery.
Professional services have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg. For more information or to leave a condolence, visit blandenterprisesinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for DERRICK COLEMAN
orlando McDaniel
June 27, 2014
My condolences to the coleman family god bless you
orlando mcdaniel
June 27, 2014
To twetty and family only met ur bro. once but we must remember God know best so stay n prayer keep the faith God will see u all through.
Shonna Robinson
June 26, 2014
This is to Monique Tweety Martini and the rest of the family i offer my dearest condolence i didnt even know Derrick was sick it just made me realize u need to stay in contact more often with my family love ya and praying for ya
Monique Brown
June 26, 2014
I would like to thank everyone for their sympathy during this time of sorrow for Derrick's family and friends. I believe that Derrick's soul will rest peacefully now. Death is an experience that all humankind will face, so prepare yourselves because no one knows what tomorrow may bring. As a family we will stand strong, and I will never forget my brother Derrick, or the fun times we shared growing up. No more worries! Thank you Lord for grace and mercy. Derrick .........until we meet again, you will be missed and never forgotten.
Monique.
Shelissa Clanton-Coleman
June 26, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robin Tucker-Ellis
June 25, 2014
To the Coleman Family: My sincere condolences are extended to you in the passing of your love you. May God grant you joy, peace and comfort during this diffcult time.Cherish his precious memories. Sorrrowly,
dajuan Coleman
June 25, 2014
LIFE LOVE SOUL
dajuan Coleman
June 25, 2014
A TRUE BROTHERS LOVE, I LOVE YOU D MONEY DUTCH CHARLIE VICK WORDS WILL NEVER DEFINED THE IMPRESSION YOU LEFT ON MY LIFE I LOVED YOU MORE THAN I LOVED MYSELF ALLOT OF PEOPLE DIDN'T KNOW OUR DEEPEST CONVOS YOU WERE A TRUE BIG BROTHER AND ALL YOU WANTED FOR ME WAS TO BE SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL AND I'M STILL STRIVING FOR THAT, FOR YOU IT'S UTOPIA MOTHER WAS WAITING ON YOU RIGHT I KNOW SHE WAS FATTY MOE STEVE MOMMA VERNON FLUFF DOG METH AND BOOGIE TELL THEM ALL THEY GOT A TRUE SPIRIT IN HEAVEN I LOVE YOU BROTHER "CMB" 4 LIFE
sonja hazelwood
June 24, 2014
I would like to send my love to the family..He will be missed no more suffering God will guide your family in time of need..God bless all of you an huis children that will live on in his memory...
Teri Benson
June 24, 2014
Tweety, the entire family and closest friends, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I'm sorry. I learned of Derrick's illness just days before his passing. I was saddened and prayed for his healing. It had been quite sometime since seeing Derrick last, however, I remember him always being super nice and charming. At a young age, he was such a gentleman. I am certain the memories you shared with him will always bring laughter to your heart and make your eyes smile. May your soul find peace and comfort. Derrick's life will live on through his children and everyone who loved him. I send many hugs to you through the clouds.
-T ([email protected])
Elayne Moore
June 22, 2014
To the coleman family, may you find peace during your time of loss, keeping the family in my prayers
lakeida coleman
June 22, 2014
I just wanna say I will always miss my brother derrick he was my oldest brother of 4 kids u are there with mom ur sister and many more .I love u and u will never be forgotten ...rest in peace god knows u was in a lot of pain now the fight is over but oh boy it hurts ....
Shannon "Nikki" James
June 21, 2014
Coleman Family,Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Shameka Bonner
June 21, 2014
To Charlie you know it kills me n hurts me to my heart to know ur not here anymore but you know you will forever be missed n my heart...no more suffering save a spot for me ...I Love You
Tyiesha (TeeTee) Scott
June 21, 2014
He was my cousin, my heart. I loved him dearly! So sorry he had to leave us so soon.. But he's feeling no more pain.. love u cousin, save me a spot. Spread your wings and fly baby!!
Scarlette Hunley
June 21, 2014
TO TWEETY DAJUAN COLEMAN:
(my son from another mother) AND FAMILY.IT IS WITH MUCH LOVE AND SORROW TO HEAR OF DERRICK'S PASSING. PLEASE KNOW THAT OURY LOVE AND HEART IS WITH YOU.IF I HAD DIAMONDS IT WOULD NOT BE TO MUCH TO GIVE FOR DERRRICK'S LIFE. IF THERE WAS GOLD TO GIVE MY HEART WOULD FEEL THE SAME.JUST TO THINK THAT IT MIGHT MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER (that"s important) AND IT SURELY BE WOULD BE WORTH THE LOST.
I PRAY THERE IS NOTHING THAT WOULD MAKE HIM WANT TO COME BACK TO THIS OLD SINFUL WORLD. KNOW THAT HE IS GONE FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND YOU AND ALL OF US WILL SEE HIM AGAIN IN THE GREAT BEYOND. HE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING, NO PAIN, NO SORROW IT IS ALL PEACE NOW FOR HE IS RESTING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.
GRIEF can be so HARD, but Your Special Memories Will You Cope. Remembering HIM AS YOU DO AND THE FUN TIMES WILL BE A CHORE FOR A WHILE. BUT TRUSTING GOD AND KNOWING THAT HE MAKES NO MISTAKES AND ESPECIALLY WHEN THE 2 OF YOU MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE. SO PRAY MY SON AND ASK HIM TO JUST SAVE A SEAT FOR YOU.
R.I.P. DERRICK, AND WE WILL SEE YOU SOON.
WE, YOUR OTHER FAMILY (THE (HUNLEY,HARRIS,GOODE, MURPHY and MANY FRIENDS.
LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND WE TOO FEEL YOUR PAIN.
A Talley
June 20, 2014
RIP DERRICK
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