Richard Coleman
Richard Dolan Coleman, Sr., 84, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Carbondale, Illinois.
He was a member at Piney Woods Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and choir member.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Emzie Coleman; sisters, Bettie Watson, Norris Oten, Sarah Bunt and Carrie Hatten; brother, George Coleman; wife, Joyce Coleman and wife, Deborah Coleman.
Survivors include Dorthy Hayes-Coleman, sons, Najjar (Kaleelah) Coleman, David (Sharron) Coleman, Fred (Glenda) Coleman, Michael (Yatah) Coleman, Richard Coleman, and Mario Coleman; daughter, Amber Coleman; step-son, Larue Livingston; brothers, Harry (Faiona) Coleman, and Charles ( Loretta) Coleman a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Richard will lie in state on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Ronald Harris as the eulogist. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens.