John Calvin Coleman age 91, of Old Hickory, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013. Born Friday, April 7, 1922 in Smyrna, TN. Preceded in death by his parents, John M and Mary Nisbett Colemon; his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Jenkins Coleman; and three sisters.
Mr. Coleman is survived by his sons John C. Coleman, Jr., Roy (Rita) Coleman, and Jeff (Joni) Coleman. Grandchildren, Trey, Wendy, Jenny, Joshua, and Amy; nine great grandchildren.
John was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the 680th Quartermaster Battalion. He retired from Dupont after 41 years of service and was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Old Hickory.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Juy 3, 2013 at 12:00 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.
Family and friends will gather to remember Mr. Coleman at a visitation Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 5:00 until 8:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 1150 South Dickeson Rd. Goodlettsville, TN 37072
