James M. Coleman

Jim was born on June 26, 1933 in Jena, LA to Edgar and Inez (Allen) Coleman. He graduated from Jena High School in 1952 and attended Louisiana Tech (1952-1957) to further his education. While attending college he played quarterback and running back for the Bulldogs. After receiving his Masters Degree in Education he began his career in education. He was a longtime educator, mentor and head coach for Bossier High School. While coaching at BHS he met and married the love of his life, Jimmie Ruth Tynes. He went on to serve as the Director of Transportation for Bossier Parish Schools. After retiring from the Bossier Parish School system, he went on to teach and coach football at Loyola College Prep. Jim was later inducted into the Bossier High School Hall of Fame. He was a devoted Bearkat and loved to support BHS athletics throughout the years.

Jim found great enjoyment watching his kids and grandkids and all their academic and athletic endeavors, as well as family vacations at the beach and fishing at the camp. He didn't shy away from coaching his kids and grandkids on the sidelines and stands, sometimes much to their dismay!

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mike Coleman; great grandson, Tristan Allen; brother, Allen Coleman; sister, Mary Sue Burlew; and son-in-law, Joey Keith Allen.

James is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jimmie Ruth Coleman; children, Matt Coleman and wife Angie, Shannon Colvin and husband Eddie, Viki Allen, and Kyle Coleman and wife Beverley; grandchildren, Caleb Coleman and wife Brynna, Ainsley Coleman, Cameron Colvin and wife Caroline, Coleman Colvin and wife Molly, Carson Colvin and wife Kaitlyn, Caroline Colvin and fiance Jonathan Sewell, Claire Coleman and fiance Wakey Ball, Nikki Myles and husband Jaybo, and Gregg Allen and wife Lindsey; great grandchildren; Collins Colvin, Anna Cate Colvin, Ada Colvin, Canaan Colvin, Theodore Colvin, Wake Ball, Tori Robertson, Eli Robertson, Ky Allen, Kelton Allen and Reese Allen; sister, Margaret McCartney and husband Keith; as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A visitation for Jim will be held Monday, October 14, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at First Bossier Chapel, 2810 E Texas St, Bossier City. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am with Pastor Brad Jurkovich officiating. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Faine Miller, Micah Tapp, Caleb Coleman, Cameron Colvin, Coleman Colvin, Carson Colvin. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Gordey, Wayne Earp, Randy Walker, Randy Rowe, Bob Rash, Jim Gatlin, Rudy Hines, Larry Toms and Billy Don McHalffey.

The family would like to thank Cathy Hampton for all her love, attention and support. Thank you for the sacrifices you made to provide our Dad care and comfort. Also, thank you to Dr. Attila Balogh for the many years of care and concern you provided him and our family. Lastly, we would like to thank the staff at Heritage Manor West for providing comfort in his last days.