Henry Floyd Coleman

February 16, 2011

Rev. Henry Floyd Coleman, 85 of Bratt, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011, in Jay. He was a Freewill Baptist Church Minister for 60 years, pastoring several churches in the area.

He was born in Bratt to the late Richard Thomas and Carrie Long Coleman on June 07, 1925, and was also a member of the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church in Bratt. He and his wife were the owners and operators of the Singer Sewing Center in Atmore.

Coleman was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Salter and a brother, Huey F. Coleman.

Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Essie Wiggins Coleman of Bratt; two daughters, Linda Coleman Lee and husband, Billy of Lake City, FL. Karen Coleman Leonardi and husband Ben of Ft.Walton; one brother, James Richard Coleman of Belton, TX; three sisters, Francis Jordan and Betty Price both of Pensacola, Faye Pfeiffer of Gainesville, FL; five grandchildren, Dr. Jeffrey Lee, Chief Petty Officer Christopher Tyson, Dr. Jason Lee, Leda Broxson and Aaron Moring; 10 great-grandchildren, four sisters-in-waw, Glyndal Robbins, Jessie Wiggins, Thelma Holley, and Bobbie Coleman; and special friends, Marlin and Bertha Metzler.

Services will be Thursday February 17, 2011, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore with Bro. Kevin Stott and Bro. Ted Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Marlin Metzler, Darrell Holly, Gregory Robbins, Brian Robbins, Clyde Pfeiffer and Billy Coleman.

Family will receive friends Thursday February 17, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.

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6 Responses to “Henry Floyd Coleman”

  1. sunny girl on February 27th, 2011 10:56 pm

    he was such a sweet man he’ll be missed

  2. Bonnie and Sonny Davis on February 20th, 2011 11:02 am

    Essie,Linda and Karen, we loved Mr. Floyd very much and along with you we are thankful that he will never have to suffer anymore. We think of y’all often and wish we could see y’all more often than we do. I’ll never forget the good times I had at your house sitting at the picnic table out back and eating those wonderful cookies that Mrs. Essie baked…I love each of you and if you can sometime give me a call..

  3. DELMER TEW on February 19th, 2011 2:08 pm

    I will miss seeing Mr. Coleman at the Century Care Center. Mrs. Coleman, we will be thinking of you as we remember how faithful you were to take care and see about him.

  4. Rev. Mike Jones on February 17th, 2011 9:31 am

    Brother Floyd was a great man and a great friend. He and his lovely wife will ever hold a place in my heart. I am glad he is finally with the Lord he has loved and served. I pray God will bless and care for Mrs. Essie.

    Mike Jones ps 16:11

  5. Jaxson Lee on February 17th, 2011 8:23 am

    My papa was the best I love him so much and miss him dearly but I know where he is at now and that makes everything better

  6. MRS. J. on February 16th, 2011 8:33 pm

    MR. FLOYD WAS SIMPLY THE BEST. HE WORKED ON MY MOTHER’S MACHINE IN THE GOOD OLE SEWING DAYS. HE WAS A JOY TO EVERYONE. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH MRS. ESSIE, LINDA, AND KAREN. THE WHOLE FAMILY. BE ENCOURAGED AND KNOW THAT MR. FLOYD IS IN A PLACE WHERE THERE IS ALWAYS HOWDY HOWDY AND NEVER GOOD-BYES.

    ALWAYS BE BLESSED AND REMEMBER GOD ALWAYS TAKES THE BEST!

    L. JACKSON

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries