Coleman, Nathaniel J. Nathaniel Julius Coleman was born on March 12, 1942 in Pascagoula, MS. and departed peacefully from this life on Tuesday May 31, 2011. Upon completing his primary and secondary education, Nathaniel attended Dillard University in New Orleans, Lousianna (1960-1964). He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics. He retired from mid management as a Systems Analyst from Ameritech at age 55. Previously he taught at Dunbar High School as a Mathematics Teacher. He was extremley intelligent, reading many newspapers, The Wallstreet Journal, Black Enterprise, and Crain's Chicago Buisness. He also enjoyed traveling, an occassional game at the casino, and pursing his many interests on the computer. He leaves to mourn Noni J. Coleman, her mother Nancy Coleman, and many relatives and friends. His memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at A.A. Rayner & Sons Funeral Home at 318 East 71st, Chicago, IL. 60619 at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 8, 2011.

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June 17, 2011

Dear Nancy and Noni ,

My prayers continue to be for you and with you. In my earlier condolence , I ask you to remain in touch with us ( The Shelly & Coleman families here in New Orleans , LA.) but I failed to provide my contact information . I will miss my cousin , Nathan, Jr.& his e-mails.

Peace Be within ,
Mary Coleman-Shelly ( Mame)
3515 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA. 70115-2542
504-897-3644....
E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Meroy Charles

June 16, 2011

Dear Nancy and Noni, you have so much to be thankful for; remembering all the good times you had with "Nat." May he rest in peace....he was such a pleasant person. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

June 9, 2011

Dear Nancy and Noni you have our sincere sympathy on the transition of our cousin who we affectionly called " Nathan Jr.".
I am going to miss all of the e-mails we shared. Mama Dear ( Aunt Hazel) will miss the birthday calls. She loved him so . May He Rest in Peace.

Mame(Mary C. Shelly) , the rest of the Shelly Family and the Iley Coleman family

We love You all.Stay in touch as we will .Keep your hands in God's unchanging hands.

Melton & Portia Harris

June 9, 2011

Keep looking up for God's strength to carry you through these times in our lives. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

LLoyd Coleman

June 8, 2011

May God keep Nathan in his care. Surely you will be missed by your cousins Vincent and Lucille. Nancy and Noni keep the faith for God will see you through.

LLoyd V. and Lucille Coleman
Arlington, Tx
[email protected]

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