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HERMAN CHRISTFIELD COLEMAN

1936 - 2020

HERMAN CHRISTFIELD COLEMAN obituary, 1936-2020, Petersburg, VA

BORN

1936

DIED

2020

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HERMAN COLEMAN Obituary

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, God in His infinite wisdom whispered the name of Deacon Herman Christfield Coleman. The call was answered and Deacon Coleman accepted his wings and went home to be with his Master.

Deacon Coleman was born on July 29, 1936 to the late Junious Washington Coleman and Florine L. Coleman. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield,VA where he faithfully served as a Deacon and as a member of the Male choir, Intercessory Prayer, and Usher Board ministries until his health declined. Deacon Coleman worked several jobs over the years. He was employed by Ritchie Seed and Feed, Gentry Wells Service and Vulcan Materials Company in Dinwiddle, from which he retired. After retirement. Deacon Coleman enjoyed assisting his family, neighbors and church by providing lawn care and maintenance services.

He was preceded in death by his parents Junious W. and Florine L. Coleman, two sisters, Daisy Mosby and Susie Lee, and one brother, Edward "Dot" Coleman.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Ruth M. Coleman; six devoted daughters and one son, Bernice Graves (Cornell), June Lee (Ernest Sr.), Diana Jefferson (Bennie), Mildred Brown (Rudolph), Evangelist Eliza Bailey (Deacon Milton Bailey, Sr.), Betty Jefferson (Ivan) and Kenneth Coleman, Sr. all of Chesterfield, VA. In the early years of his married life. Deacon Coleman and his eldest brother, William Coleman, raised their families together under one roof as a blended family. Memories are left to be cherished by his only surviving brother, William Coleman and family, Charles Coleman (Ellen), Larry Coleman, Ellen Kleiber (Neil), Delilah Taylor (Stanley) all of Chesterfield, VA; and Vickie Toney of Petersburg, VA. Deacon Coleman also leaves his only surviving sister, Florence Williams (Richard) of Chesterfield, VA; one adopted grandchild, Jasmine Coleman, fourteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; five sisters-in-law, devoted Carrie Booker, Linda Lewis (Rite) of Petersburg, VA, Novella Jones (Minister James), Mable Lewis (Lynn), and devoted Margaret Surley (Irving) all of Chesterfield, VA; brothers-in-law, Claiborne Mosby, devoted Dennis Mosby, Thomas Mosby (Lisa), and Gerald Mosby (Bobbie) all of Chesterfield, VA; devoted nephews, Bobby Lee, Wayne Mosby, Rev. Nathaniel Pencile, Sr.; devoted niece, Brenda Lee; cousin, Cheryl Webster; devoted friends, Sis. Margaret Jackson, Minister Angalene Anthony, Curtis Foster, Deacon Claude Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Brent Armstrong of Colonial Heights Medical Center, the staff at Chippenham Medical Center, E.D. and Cardiac Unit and the staff at James River Home Health and Hospice Care Team.

Service will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 31, 2020 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Earl Thompson, Sr., eulogist. The interment to follow at the Coleman Family Cemetery.

Please follow the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2020.

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Tarnisha Brown

October 27, 2024

Its been 4 years since you passed. I miss you very much. Love you grandpa!

Arianna Spratley

November 1, 2020

God be with you all during this time of loss of your love one.

Natalie Thrash

November 1, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bettie Mosby-Conley

October 31, 2020

Cousin Ruth and family. May loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time..

Herman & Brenda Alexander

October 31, 2020

To the Coleman & Bailey Families,
God is with you even now. May your special memories of your precious family member be with you always as you share his legacy. And May God continue to hold you close and gently give you peace.
Please know that we care,
Herman & Brenda Alexander

Thelma Downey

October 31, 2020

To the Coleman Family,
May God bring comfort and peace to you all!
The Downey Family

Stewart & Kat Hancock

October 30, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Don Mosby

October 30, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Eva Cofield

October 30, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Angelia Mosby

October 29, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Family in my prayers.

Naana Biney-Amissah

October 29, 2020

To The Coleman Family, may God strengthen you all at this time and give you peace. May the memories you made and shared be the legacy left to you to continue.
Blessings,
Naana

Dale E Turner

October 29, 2020

My prayers are with you at this time. Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN. May GOD continued too BLESS you all.

Sabrina Taylor

October 28, 2020

Grandpa.. you have a special place in my heart as I have lost my grandparents so early. You accepted me into the family like one of your own grandchildren. I have so many memories. I learned all about yard chickens and plucking them. I will keep all of our special talks on the porch close to my heart. Your words were always full of wisdom and love.

We all had our own moments with you. Keep watch over us as we move through this world.
We Love you.
Sabrina and the kids... DaJay,Marcus, Sharice, Savion, Aalayah, Amon, Amir, and Elijah.

Mary Vlark

October 28, 2020

My prayers and condolences to the family.

Marvin and Gloria Bailey

October 28, 2020

Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family.

James and Arbella Lee & Family Lee

October 27, 2020

Our deepest Sympathy to the Coleman Family during this time. Our prayers and blessing are with your Family.

Pastor and First Lady Thompson

October 27, 2020

To Coleman family you have our condolences and we pray God richly bless the entire Coleman in your time of sorrow

Frank Jones

October 27, 2020

To the entire Coleman family I am deeply sorry for your loss. Just know that God is always at work and he knows what time is the right time to bring his angels home. May God be with you as you grieve and wrap your arms around you and give you comfort. To my friend Kenneth Coleman, I know how much you loved your grandpa. Just know how proud he was of you and how much he loved you too.

Mildred Brown

October 27, 2020

Daddy, I am missing you already. I thank God for the time he allowed us together as a family.
Please continue to watch over the family. You are forever in my heart Dad. We love you!
Mildred & Rudy

Glenda Ànd Mark Crocker

October 27, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tammy Torres

October 27, 2020

Grandpa,
I have a lot of memories that will carry on in my heart. From rides in the back of your truck down Reedy Branch, to picking grapes off the grapevine in the yard, to grabbing you bananas off your dresser, to getting firewood to put in the wood stove, to watching you sit in your favorite chair in the kitchen by the window as the head of your household, to tearing up your yard building houses with the pine needles, to getting $1 for each year of our life on our birthday- till we turned 13...lol. I visited with you and grandma each week and you both provided me with much needed laughs. I’m glad I got one last visit in with you before you transitioned to be with the Lord. You were a man’s man and didn’t back down. I love you forever and always and I’m glad I got a final chance to tell you...

Love,
Tammy

Joseph Williams

October 27, 2020

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Gail Goode

October 25, 2020

To The Coleman Family, I was sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. You have my deepest condolences. Deacon Coleman will be missed greatly in the community. Cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart. Remember the good times and smile.
Lovingly, submitted
Gail H Goode

Katrice Anderson

October 23, 2020

Heaven has received another angel,
The night sky another star.
Your life has become a loving memory.
I know you will never be far.

Love you Grandpa, forever in my heart

Melvin and Robin Gilliam

October 23, 2020

To the Coleman Family,

Words cannot express our sympathy. May God's grace bless you, give you strength and peace during this time. The Melvin Gilliams

Nicole Pickens

October 22, 2020

To one of the strongest men I knew. A wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Words cannot express how much we all will miss you. Reedy Branch Rd will never be the same. May we keep you in our memories and hearts.

Love Always
Nicki and family

Annette Lee-Thorne

October 22, 2020

May God bless you and give you peace and strength in this time of sorrow. Weeping may endure for the night but joy will surely come in the morning. Praying for my Aunt and Cousins . Be Blessed .

Margaret Rollins

October 22, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Brenda Lee

October 22, 2020

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

Ray/Franchon Manuel

October 21, 2020

To the Coleman Family, our sincere condolences goes out to your family we will keep you in our .

Chris & Michelle Mckinney

October 21, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Coleman family. Praying God will be your comfort at this time.

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