Charles Vernon Coleman

Charles Vernon Coleman was born on June 4, 1940, to the union of Nealer (Peyton) Coleman and Ceazer Coleman in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. He was the seventh child. He passed away quietly on July 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness. 

Charles was baptized at an early age by the late Rev. Price at the Shady Grove #2 Baptist Church. He attended Shady Grove Elementary School and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1959. Charles later attended the State Technical Institute in Memphis, TN, receiving his Associate Degree in Applied Sciences in 1982. 

Brother Coleman married the love of his life Lorise Brown on January 15, 1961. After marriage, the young family moved to St Louis MO. Charles and Lorise were blessed with one child, Vernon Coleman who preceded him in death. Charles was employed at Sonoco for over 25 years and retired after a long career as an AC Technician in 2003.

To those who knew him, Charles was a kind and gentle spirit. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and uncle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, three sisters, and three brothers. 

He leaves to cherish his memories, his beloved wife of 63 years, Lorise Coleman; one brother, Herbert, and wife Erma Jean Coleman; one sister-in-law, Mildred Coleman; and a host of nieces and nephews, family, and friends.

Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery West in Shreveport, LA.