James Edward Coleman, Sr. Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For James Edward Coleman, Sr.

James E. Coleman, Sr., 81, of Midlothian, died May 23, 2021 in Lynchburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon Wilbur Coleman, Sr. and Marion Spruel Coleman. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 56 years, Dr. Lauretta Atkinson Coleman; son, Rev. Dr. James E. Coleman, Jr. (Rev. Dr. Patricia) of Lynchburg, VA; four grandchildren, Rev. Jacqueline Shiver, Rev. Eric Coleman (Briana), Joy Coleman and Majesty Coleman; great granddaughter, Aria Grace Shiver; siblings, Maurice Wilber Coleman, Jr., of Baltimore, MD and Marie Coleman Lassiter (Gary) of Philadelphia, PA; devoted brothers and sisters-in-law, Yvonne Casson (Paul), Rex Atkinson, Sr. (Frances) and Myra Atkinson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends, amongst them a life-long devoted line brother, Romeo Outlaw. Remains rest at Franklin Hutcherson Funeral Home, Lynchburg, Va. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Providence Transformation Church International, 400 Oakley Avenue, Lynchburg, VA. Upon arrival, remains will rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29 at St. Peter Baptist Church, 2040 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA. Dr. Kirkland R. Walton officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens.

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Sending our deepest condolences to the Coleman family during this very difficult time! May he Rest In Peace!! Dennis Winston and family

Mr. Bernard Chaney, former coworker of Mr. Coleman, wishes the family to know that 10 members of the Adult Career Development Center family came at noon, on the visitation day (Friday, 5/28/2021).

With deepest sympathy - Mrs. Delores Mathis and Family With Love

I will truly miss Mr. Coleman. He was a teaching colleague at RPS Adult Education Program in Richmond. Know for teaching math, Mr. Coleman was a sweet person. He was a God-fearing confidant, mentor, encourager, and dad-figure to me. We often shared conversations regarding church and just life in general. I admired him so. His life was a testimony that no matter your age, we still have work to do and accomplish. My heart would leap for joy whenever I saw him and he would smile because he always had a nugget of wisdom to share. I will truly miss him and our talks. I will miss him saying "Hello, young lady!" Rest in Heavenly peace Mr. Coleman. " "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:20 NIV

With sympathy to the family in the passing of my coworker from Richmond Public Schools. Bernard Chaney

Sending my condolences. I worked with Mr.Coleman at ACDC. Sallie Christian, School Counselor

James has been a lifelong friend as well as a frat brother. I shall miss his sincere brotherly friendship. To his family, I extend my deepest condolences. I will really miss him and he will always be remembered as an uplifting friend. Rome Outlaw