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for Gregory Coleman
Tim Clarke
March 22, 2024
Gregory "GC" Coleman - creator of THE most sampled drum break of all time (the "amen break") - may you rest in peace. I hope you knew the impact your drumming had on the music industry.
Phyllis Arnold
March 3, 2006
GC
You are a wonderful person and I'm so glad, so very grateful that you touched my life. I will miss the times we shared together, I will miss the laughing times, I will miss the fun times, I will miss the talking times, and most of all I will miss the music times, I WILL MISS ALL THE TIMES. Rest Now My Friend and Keep Beating Those Drums. I will see you on the other side.
Norbinette Conley-Crews
February 16, 2006
To The Coleman Family:
I am so sorry for OUR loss...even though I had not seen him since the 60's, my fondest memories of Gregory is that I had the biggest "little girl crush" on him and that smile, and that he was the baddest drum major Armstrong High School ever had...he was way ahead of his time back then (doing the "DOG" at halftime during the Armstrong/Walker game-Rufus Thomas style :-)I don't think we won the game that year but I know for a fact that we won the battle of the bands)...my prayer is that God will bless you all to be able to fill the void of his absence until we see him again...with heartfelt sympathy and love...
Harold Beane
February 15, 2006
GC, You will be truly missed.A long time Buddy and dear friend....
Joyce Newsome
February 15, 2006
Gregory,
May you rest in peace and love.
I accidentally picked up the obituary section of the paper and there was your notice.... Well, I had not seen you in a long time, but for sure I will forever remember your kindness to me at Armstrong High School. It is still not to late to say "thank you."
Joyce Claiborne Newsome
AHS '62
Barry & Conniece Wilkins
February 15, 2006
G.C. will be missed by all that he touched and he touched many. The pleasure was to those who new him. Greg will be remembered forever.
Betty Dickerson
February 14, 2006
Glynis (and Family)
I was sorry to learn of your Father
passing. I hope you will cherish all the memories you have of him and hold them very close to your heart.
If Sarah or I can do anything for you or your family during this period please do not hesitate to call on us.
God bless you all.
Sarah Blair &
Betty Bolt Dickerson (Aunt Betty)
Virginia McGhee
February 14, 2006
Dear Viola,
Sorry to hear about the death of your son. Trust in the Lord and he will see you through.
Linwood "Moe"& Grace Dabbs
February 13, 2006
To the Coleman Family:
Our sincere condolences,sympathy and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Gregory was a legend in his own time and enjoyed life to the fullest. He left a legacy that will be long remembered by all that knew him. He is now drumming for the Lord with that million dollar smile of his.
Love U man
Barbara Muhammad
February 13, 2006
The spirit that returns to God
"Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it." (Eccl. 12:7).
The Lord allows us to live on in the sweet memories of those who loved us. Gregory is have departed but never forgotten. I knew him as a kind, gentle young man. May your family & friends find comfort in The Comforter. Love, A Friend from School. (Barbara B. Smith)
June Winfree
February 13, 2006
Although I hadn't seen Gregory in a long time,my heart goes out to his family in time of grief and sorrow.Also,I will always remember the marching band of Armstrong High.
Andrea Trent
February 13, 2006
Ms. Tulu, Zeke, Archie, Bubba Dee & family,
I am truly sorry to hear of Gregory's passing...what a man...what I remember most is his hospitality when I traveled to Atlanta.
Though it was many years ago that kindness was a lasting impression!
To your family - God be with you and grant you peace!
Claiborne and Brown Families
February 13, 2006
To The Coleman Family
We know the loss of your loved one is painful, but soon warm memories will replace your sadness, as they live on forever in your every loving thought.
Cheryl Carter Wiggins McDaniel
February 13, 2006
Glynis,
My heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. You and I worked together at Bank of Va. We had a blast, the smile that everyone else refers to of your father's was passed on to you! I will always remember YOUR beautiful smile. I will pray for your comfort and ease during this time.
Edward (Heck) Harris
February 13, 2006
Gregory and I go all the way back to elementary school and he was also a big help to me when I moved to Atlanta. I hope that god will help the family through their time of grief and sorrow .
Richard White
February 12, 2006
I called him Governor,He had a great smile and always a kind word.He will be missed.
Dottie Bunn-Webster
February 12, 2006
"T" and Glynis, my heart goes out to you. "T" you were so helpful when we loss our father. I hope that in some way I can be just as supportive to you Glynis with the loss of yours. We know how close you and your father were. We love you and we will pray for your strength now and in the future. We will all miss G. C. and I am so sorry that I missed him when he was in Richmond the last time. I will remember his smile always.
From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
February 12, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Montgomery/Epps Family
February 11, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the Coleman family.
Dee
February 11, 2006
Our sympathies to a wonderful family, The Colemans. Just remember the memories you have of Gregory and you will smile!
G.C. & THE WINSTONS RECEIVE A GOLD RECORD FOR THEIR MILLION SELLER - 1969
February 11, 2006
GREGORY & THE WINSTONS - 1969
February 11, 2006
Jeffrey R. Lee
February 10, 2006
"T" and Glynis as my wife so fondly calls the two of you, please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. Keeping Ellen (Lou), overseas for some 20 years robbed me of the pleasure of meeting "G.C". I can see he left many fond memories.
Ted Fuller
February 10, 2006
Gregory
May favorite cousins whenever I went to GA you were always good to me, great hospitality and I will miss you. See you when I get there "keep on drumming".
Sincerely
Veda Ayles
February 10, 2006
To The Coleman Family, I am very sorry to learn of Gregory's passing. My prayers are with you as you travel this road of sadness. May our God cradle each of you in his comforting arms and lighten your sorrow.
William Sauls
February 10, 2006
To the family of Gregory Coleman,
I was sadden to hear about the passing of your love one. Gregory and I have been friends for a long long time. We played music together. He will miss him very much.
And to the Family: Earth has no sorrow that God cannot heal, and in time God will heal the pain you feel at this time. May the peace of God be with you now and always.
William and Minister Florence Sauls
Thelma Warner-Cotton
February 9, 2006
My Dear Friend,
You were indeed my good friend! I hate that we lost contact. Our lives had taken different paths. I tried hard, each time I was in Atlanta to contact you just to say hello. I was not successful and for that I am sad. I just wanted you to know how much your friendship meant to me and wanted to know how you were.
Somehow I think you knew because you were just that kind of person.
We have been friends for so many years and I have thought of you often. I asked about you but, no one knew how I could contact you.
You know it"s so ironic how things work out. I just found out that you had passed tonight and this is also the 1 year anniversary of my sister's death. She was murdered last year and I am sure you would have wanted to know but, I could not find you. I am so overwhelmed and sadden to hear of your death. You were a free-spirited artist and the most down to earth guy I have ever known.
"God" has added another drummer to his band of angels. You have found peace now.
I loved you as a dear friend and will miss your wonderful smile, laugh, and spirit. Give my sister my love and you two, get along! (smile)
My Heart is with you both. Until it is my time... I'll never forget you, and the band marches on...
Your Friend Always,
Thelma
Janet Anderson
February 9, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family. Gregory was always so nice and I loved that wonderful smile he always had.
CAROLYN SMITH
February 9, 2006
My prayers are with the family
Eric (Rick) Leeds
February 9, 2006
Along with your "Sticks and Strings" partner, Johnny Gilliam (may he also rest in peace), you were an example to me while I was learning how to play this music of ours. You provided a "home base" musically and otherwise when I moved to Atlanta in 83, and you introduced me to an actual funkateer, Gary Shider.Funk on brother !
Thomas Rogers
February 9, 2006
I remember as a young boy, hearing you playing the drums ang hoping one day that I could be that good. Well I never did, but my son way given the gift that you inspired in me and I thank you. I hope that God's Grace is with you.
Shannon Mann
February 9, 2006
In Loving Memory of my Father "Daddy G".
I just want you to know I love you and I miss you so.... You were the one that I always "Color him father and Color him Love." You are the man in my life that gave me everything a father could give and we were so close. I will miss our talks, no matter what you said or how you said it, it was always you and the truth. Your signature laugh always gave me joy and comfort. Your dreams you lived out have become mine and we will continue on making that funky sound of music you loved so much.
I love you Sucka!
Shannon
ALAN LEEDS
February 9, 2006
I remember you were the first person I heard use the word "hippie" - the first to call ME a hippie! Well if hippie means someone who's HIP, then YOU were the hippie! Rest In Peace, my brother (and say hey to Otis when you see him at rehearsal)
PASTOR GRACE E. TOLLIVER
February 9, 2006
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