Daniel David Coleman, Jr.
Daniel David Coleman, Jr. passed away on Friday evening, February 11, 2022, after a long battle with Metastatic Melanoma.
Dan was born on Feb. 17, 1947, to Anna Faye and Dee Coleman in Chattanooga. He attended Brainerd High School where he was a member of the marching band, Optimist Club and Student Council. Later he attended and was part of the first graduating class of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. After graduating, Dan was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Defense Artillery Branch of the Army and spent two years in Germany. During his time in the service, Dan was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Dan married his high school sweetheart, Janice in 1968. He worked at the same company for 40 years and held many different positions including industrial engineer, sales manager, and product manager. During that time he and Janice had two daughters, Jennifer and Valorie. He was an active member of the church, attending Wesley Memorial United Methodist. Later in life, Dan enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling. He was a proud grandfather of three and always willing to go out of his way to help anyone in need.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents Dee and Anna Faye Coleman, and his brother Ron Coleman.
Dan is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janice Uren Coleman, his daughters Jennifer Perry (Jim), Valorie Bowers (D.J.); his grandchildren Isabel Warren (Hank), Jake Perry, and Jackson Bowers; and nephew Geoff Coleman (Christine).
The family will receive visitors on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 12-2 p.m. at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church at 6314 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The funeral will be held immediately following at 2 p.m. Interment with military honors will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to the Melanoma Research Foundation. donate.melanoma.org
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Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.