Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJohn Henry COLEMAN III 
3, John Henry Coleman III,470, John Henry Coleman III
3, John Henry Coleman III,470, John Henry Coleman IIIBirthOct 30, 1920, Alamance County, North Carolina3, John Henry Coleman III,470, John Henry Coleman III
DeathJun 21, 2011, Greenville, South Carolina3, John Henry Coleman III,470, John Henry Coleman III
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina3, John Henry Coleman III,470, John Henry Coleman III
FlagsUS Military, US Navy, World War II
FatherJohn Henry COLEMAN Jr. (1894-1960)
MotherInez WHITE
Spouses
BirthJan 8, 1924, Stanley County, North Carolina470, Raymail Eliza Poplin Coleman
DeathMay 18, 2019, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina470, Raymail Eliza Poplin Coleman
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Raymail Eliza Poplin Coleman
Marriageabt 19463, John Henry Coleman III
Obituary Online notes for John Henry COLEMAN III
6/23/2011
John Henry Coleman III
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Mr. John Henry “Nookie” Coleman III, age 90, beloved husband, father, and uncle, of Devenger Road, Greenville, S.C., passed away peacefully on June 21, 2011, after several months of declining health.
Mr. Coleman, a native of Alamance County, was aWorld War II Navy veteran.
He was a graduate of Alamance County Schools where he played basketball and baseball.
He retired from Burlington Industries with a total of 42 years service in Burlington, N.C., and Cheraw, S.C. Also, he was a former member of Fairview Methodist Church, Elon, N.C.; First Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C.; and East North Street Baptist Church, Greenville, S.C. In addition, Mr. Coleman was a former member of Cheraw Country Club. He was an avid golfer and a Clemson fan.
Survivors of Mr. Coleman include his wife of almost 65 years, Raymail P. Coleman; a daughter, Lynda Ray Coleman of Greenville, S.C.; a niece, DeborahGilmoreHuffmanand her husband Bill of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a nephew, Gurney Robert “Bobby” Gilmore Jr., of Burlington; a very special greatniece, Christina Lee Huffman of Greensboro, N.C.; and a sister-in-law Clydia Jones of Elon. Also, he is survived by many very special extended family members and friends.
Mr. Coleman was predeceased by his parents, John Henry and Inez White Coleman Jr.; a stepmother, Virgie C. Coleman; a sister, Inez Coleman Gilmore and her husband Gurney Robert Gilmore Sr.; and a devoted grand-dog Fitz.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington. The Rev. Jim Rosser will officiate. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington.
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers who have taken care of Mr. Coleman during the past few months.
Memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, S.C. 29680.
Online condolences may be sent to www.richandthompson.com 3, John Henry Coleman III
John Henry Coleman III
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Mr. John Henry “Nookie” Coleman III, age 90, beloved husband, father, and uncle, of Devenger Road, Greenville, S.C., passed away peacefully on June 21, 2011, after several months of declining health.
Mr. Coleman, a native of Alamance County, was aWorld War II Navy veteran.
He was a graduate of Alamance County Schools where he played basketball and baseball.
He retired from Burlington Industries with a total of 42 years service in Burlington, N.C., and Cheraw, S.C. Also, he was a former member of Fairview Methodist Church, Elon, N.C.; First Baptist Church, Cheraw, S.C.; and East North Street Baptist Church, Greenville, S.C. In addition, Mr. Coleman was a former member of Cheraw Country Club. He was an avid golfer and a Clemson fan.
Survivors of Mr. Coleman include his wife of almost 65 years, Raymail P. Coleman; a daughter, Lynda Ray Coleman of Greenville, S.C.; a niece, DeborahGilmoreHuffmanand her husband Bill of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a nephew, Gurney Robert “Bobby” Gilmore Jr., of Burlington; a very special greatniece, Christina Lee Huffman of Greensboro, N.C.; and a sister-in-law Clydia Jones of Elon. Also, he is survived by many very special extended family members and friends.
Mr. Coleman was predeceased by his parents, John Henry and Inez White Coleman Jr.; a stepmother, Virgie C. Coleman; a sister, Inez Coleman Gilmore and her husband Gurney Robert Gilmore Sr.; and a devoted grand-dog Fitz.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington. The Rev. Jim Rosser will officiate. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington.
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers who have taken care of Mr. Coleman during the past few months.
Memorials may be made to Open Arms Hospice, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, S.C. 29680.
Online condolences may be sent to www.richandthompson.com 3, John Henry Coleman III