John R. Coleman

Published 9:14 am Tuesday, April 11, 2023

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John Robert Coleman, 68, of Byrneville, Fla., passed away on April 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Atmore to the late John Bob and Mae Lyvonne Davis Coleman on March 26, 1955.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister Patricia Coleman Jernigan.

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He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Peggy Tabers Coleman of Byrneville; one son, John Bob (Crystal) Coleman of Byrneville; one daughter, Freedom Key (Brian Piechocki) of Atmore; three brothers, Glen (Charlene) Coleman of Brewton, Donald (Margaret) Coleman of Byrneville and Daniel (Becky) Coleman of Milton, Fla.; one sister, Cathy (Milton) Ray of Wichita Falls, Texas; and four grandchildren, John, Elizabeth, Gabriel and Grayson.

Funeral services were held on April 10, 2023 at Poplar Dell Baptist Church with Bro. Mitch Herring officiating. Interment followed in Poplar Dell Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Michael Key, Brian Piechocki, Glen Coleman, Mike Beals, Jeffery Morris and Eddie Goodwin.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.