Obituary for Bill Coleman
Bill Coleman, 86 of Cynthiana, formally of Blairtown, Pike Co. KY, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Bill was born to Glen and Viva Justice Coleman. He was one of eleven children and was preceded in death by siblings: Glen Coleman Jr., Ruth Coleman Shelton Gardner; and two half siblings, Robert Coleman and Katheryn Caudill. Survived by Odell Hanenberg, Evelyn Stamper, Earl Coleman, Sue Rice, Levi Coleman, and Harold Coleman.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Negotha Stevens Coleman, and is the precious father of Beverly (Ed) Stump of Russell, KY, Bill M. (Marcy) Coleman, of Georgetown, KY, Letitia (Chris) Damron, of Lexington, KY.
In addition to his three children he leaves behind six grandchildren; of Russell, KY, Brandy (John) Preston, Eddie (Summer) Stump; of Georgetown, Rachel (Robin) Kenley, Jason (Lisa) Coleman; of Lexington, Joshua (Heather) Damron; of Brooklyn, NY, Isaiah (Kelli) Damron; and twelve great grandchildren; J.D. (Jessica) Preston, Sara (Anthony Stone) Preston, Ryan, Blake, Brody Stump, Brycen, Anistyn Kenley, Madison, Brooklynn, Alexa Damron, Ayla, Elliot Damron; two great great grandchildren; Walker Preston, Greyson Stone; and the goodest girl canine, Cassie.
For it could be said of Bill that he was a follower of Jesus Christ and lived his life as a man who knew the love, grace and peace of God. Bill retired from Mine Safety and Health Administration. He worked diligently to provide a wonderful life for his family. Bill had a gift for making people feel welcome and always had a funny saying or joke ready to bring a smile. Besides traveling with Negotha or camping with his grandchildren, Bill enjoyed working his fruit orchard, gardening and the company of his family and friends. Bill considered his biggest earthly treasure to be Negotha and his family. Bill had many life long friends and spoke often of the richness they added to his life. He worshiped his savior Jesus Christ as a member of Indian Creek Christian Church.
A funeral service will be held Friday, February 11th, at 11:00 A.M., at Ware Funeral Home. Visitation will also be at Ware Funeral Home, Thursday, February 10th, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Bro. Dale Kendrick will be officiating. Burial will be at Davidson Memorial Gardens, with graveside service being at 4:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to: National Kidney Foundation, Leukemia Society of America, UK Children’s Hospital, Bluegrass Hospice Care of Cynthiana. The family sends much love and appreciation to Bills’ caregivers and to Bluegrass Hospice Care of Cynthiana.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Randell Stump, Joshua Damron, Jason Coleman and Isaiah Damron. Honorary pallbearers will be J.D. Preston, Ryan Stump, Blake Stump, Brycen Kenley and Brody Stump.
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Bill is survived by his loving wife Negotha Stevens Coleman, and is the precious father of Beverly (Ed) Stump of Russell, KY, Bill M. (Marcy) Coleman, of Georgetown, KY, Letitia (Chris) Damron, of Lexington, KY.
In addition to his three children he leaves behind six grandchildren; of Russell, KY, Brandy (John) Preston, Eddie (Summer) Stump; of Georgetown, Rachel (Robin) Kenley, Jason (Lisa) Coleman; of Lexington, Joshua (Heather) Damron; of Brooklyn, NY, Isaiah (Kelli) Damron; and twelve great grandchildren; J.D. (Jessica) Preston, Sara (Anthony Stone) Preston, Ryan, Blake, Brody Stump, Brycen, Anistyn Kenley, Madison, Brooklynn, Alexa Damron, Ayla, Elliot Damron; two great great grandchildren; Walker Preston, Greyson Stone; and the goodest girl canine, Cassie.
For it could be said of Bill that he was a follower of Jesus Christ and lived his life as a man who knew the love, grace and peace of God. Bill retired from Mine Safety and Health Administration. He worked diligently to provide a wonderful life for his family. Bill had a gift for making people feel welcome and always had a funny saying or joke ready to bring a smile. Besides traveling with Negotha or camping with his grandchildren, Bill enjoyed working his fruit orchard, gardening and the company of his family and friends. Bill considered his biggest earthly treasure to be Negotha and his family. Bill had many life long friends and spoke often of the richness they added to his life. He worshiped his savior Jesus Christ as a member of Indian Creek Christian Church.
A funeral service will be held Friday, February 11th, at 11:00 A.M., at Ware Funeral Home. Visitation will also be at Ware Funeral Home, Thursday, February 10th, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Bro. Dale Kendrick will be officiating. Burial will be at Davidson Memorial Gardens, with graveside service being at 4:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to: National Kidney Foundation, Leukemia Society of America, UK Children’s Hospital, Bluegrass Hospice Care of Cynthiana. The family sends much love and appreciation to Bills’ caregivers and to Bluegrass Hospice Care of Cynthiana.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Randell Stump, Joshua Damron, Jason Coleman and Isaiah Damron. Honorary pallbearers will be J.D. Preston, Ryan Stump, Blake Stump, Brycen Kenley and Brody Stump.
View and sign the guest book www.warefuneralhome.com