Family/Spouse: Cora Mims. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Onnnie Lee Coleman. Onnnie was born in c 1894 in LA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Andrew Whitley "Whit" Coleman

SHREVEPORT, LA - Graveside services for Mr. Coleman, 84, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Forest Park Cemetery (West). Reverend Dr. Bill McBride will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Rose-Neath's Marshall Street Funeral Home,

Mr. Coleman was born in Shreveport, LA, on January 29, 1925 to the late Onnie Lee Coleman and Essie Whitley Coleman. He passed away January 2, 2010 in Shreveport, LA due to complications of pneumonia.

In addition to being a loving father and husband, after graduating Fair Park High School, he enlisted in the Navy during World War II where he was a First Class Gunners Mate, then as a Gunnery Instructor during the Korean Conflict. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and an active member of St. Mathias Episcopal Church. Mr. Coleman retired after 36 years with Bell South Telephone Company.

His beloved wife of 48 years, Tommie Sue Driggers Coleman and granddaughter, Whitney Michelle Kees, preceded Mr. Coleman in death.

He is survived by loving wife of 14 years, Twyla Fouche Coleman; daughters, Rhonda Coleman Kees (Larry); Rita Coleman Coburn (Terry); son, Andrew Lane Coleman (Robin); grandchildren, Elliott Graham Kees, Malari Coburn and Shelby Lane Coleman.

The family wishes to thank the practice of Dr. Le and the directors and staff of Azalea Estates.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Mathias Episcopal Church. Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Marshall St. Chapel 222-0348

Published in Shreveport Times on Jan. 4, 2010