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Ernest Coleman

01/17/1953 - 02/18/2025

Obituary For Ernest Coleman

Ernest Coleman, 72, passed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Smiths, AL.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Bishop Billy Avery, officiating. Burial to follow in the Charnel Garden of Rest located at 5230 Lee Rd 240, Phenix City, AL. Public viewing is 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Ernest Coleman, 72, of Smiths, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Sue Jean
Coleman, and his brother, Alphonso Coleman. Ernest was born on January 17, 1953, in Salem, Alabama. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Greater Bethelpore Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Smiths Station High School, Class of 1971, and worked as a commercial truck driver for over twenty-five years. Ernest was affectionately known for his quick wit and generous heart. He enjoyed working outdoors, fishing, carpentry, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by two loving daughters, Schelcy Allen (Ronnie) of Phenix City, Alabama, and Sanquita Moore (Bobby) of Smiths, Alabama; three grand- daughters, Hannah Allen, Grace Allen, and Mina Mae Moore; a devoted and loving brother and sister-in-law Johnny McCoy (Rosie Pearl) of Smiths, Alabama; two loving sisters, Linda Powell and Janice Avery (Billy), both of Valley, Alabama; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will cherish his memory.


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Rita Peabody-Jordan

Gone But Not Forgotten Rest In Heaven Uncle Ernest- You Are Free!

Wanda Peabody- Shanks

To the family, so sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy, much love and many prayers. May God give each of you peace, comfort and strength, during this most difficult time. πŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏβ€β€β€πŸŒΉπŸŒΉπŸŒΉ

S. Faye Vaughn-Ingram

My condolences to the family, I know you have many memories of him. He is resting in peace now.

Levonia Narin

Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved. Praying for comfort and peace.

Shavon Williams

Shavon Williams

To my two Beautiful Nieces Schelcy Allen and Sanquita Moore. My 3 Beautiful Great Nieces Hannah Allen, Grace Allen, Mina Moore. My deepest sympathies to you all for the loss of your Dad and Granddad. My Heart of Gold Brother in Law who I will never forget and miss you for the rest of my life. Love you Ernest Coleman ❀️. Your at peace now πŸ™πŸ½

Sarah L.P. Greathouse

My deepest condolences to my two nieces and 3 great nieces I'm so sorry for our loss of our beloved family member. My brother in law had a heart of gold. I will truly miss you and always love you. Your at peace πŸ™πŸ½ Praying for my family members all the way from San Antonio Texas to my hometown Smiths Station,Alabama πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Sarah L Peabody Greathouse

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

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