George Edward Coleman III

COLEMAN George Edward Coleman III left to be with the Lord surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren at 6:30 a.m. on July 29, 2011 at Select LTCC Hospital in Columbus after a lengthy battle with pneumonia. George was born in Charlotte NC in February 24, 1945, to the late George Edward Coleman, Jr. and Ann (Cotten). He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Scott and Tommy Dale and by his step-father Watson Sturt. He was married 1968 to Marilyn (Adams) in Lancaster SC. He is survived by his wife; his children, Jill Ann Marie Martinez (Sean) of Columbia, SC and George Edward IV of Tuscon, Az; and grandchildren, Joscelyn and Johnathan Martinez of Columbia, SC and Birdie and Dreya Coleman of Tuscon. He had many close friends and relatives including Susan/Ian Pasco, Nancy Cotten and Evelyn/Howard Grose. His BS and MS from Va Tech prepared him to be a great Professional Engineer. He was part owner of ProCheck Engineering in Columbus. He was active in his community, providing homes for 82 abused children (Coleman kids), teaching 5/6 year olds in Sunday School and holding many offices in Kiwanis and establishing a new club. He will be missed by many. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. at Richwood Church of Christ, 29063 Sivey Rd., Richwood, Ohio 43344 on Monday, August 1 with a memorial service at 11 a.m. on the 2nd. Pastor Matthew Craig will officiate. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the family to help with expenses c/o of Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral at PO Box 122, Richwood, Ohio 43344. Remembrances and condolences may be sent at stofcheck-ballinger.com.