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Richard Coleman Jr.

1940 - 2016

Richard Coleman Jr. obituary, 1940-2016, Chicago, IL

BORN

1940

DIED

2016

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3501 Lincoln Hwy.

Matteson, Illinois

Richard Coleman Obituary

Coleman Jr., Richard Age 76, passed away on November 19, 2016 after an 18 year battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Louise, MS but moved to Chicago in 1960. Richard owned his own construction company, Richard Coleman Construction Company for 40 years, serving many customers in the Chicagoland area. He was a hard working family man who truly loved God, people, traveling and fast cars, especially his Corvette. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Dorothy Douglas, Lynese Sarazen; three sons, Ricky Anthony, Steven, Richard Donnell; grandchildren, Brittany, Carlos Jr., Madison, Sherese, Shawn Jr., DeAndre, Taniya, Teonte, Treyon; five sisters, Mamie Berry, Helen Winfrey, Daisy Coleman, Annell Smith, Fannie Ann White; one brother, David Coleman. Services will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Life Center C.O.G.I.C, 5500 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, 10:00 a.m. Wake, 11:00 a.m. Funeral.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 24, 2016.

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David and Althea

December 2, 2016

To the Coleman family we are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences. May you draw close to God during this difficult time and he will draw close to you.

November 29, 2016

I am truly sorry for your loss. Mr Coleman is leaving a fine legacy for his family and friends. Although I never met him, I was encouraged reading about his example and strong work ethics. please take courage with these words found at 1Cor.15:26

November 26, 2016

My wife and I wanted to send our condolences to you, the family of Mr. Coleman. He was no doubt a very strong man - being in the construction work, after all - but also in his love for his family despite his illness. That's a quality of a great man and I wish we could have known him. Please know that God will be there for those who call on him in their distresses. And please take care.

The Wilds

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November 24, 2016

May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who have died, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest sympathy.

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Wake

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Life Center C.O.G.I.C

5500 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655

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26

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Life Center C.O.G.I.C,

5500 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60655

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Leak & Sons Funeral Homes - Matteson

3501 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443

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