He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and sang in the choir. Al was a captain in the Marine Corp serving two tours of duty and flew with the Blue Angels. He was active in the community and served on several boards.
He is survived by his wife, Amber B. Coley; a son George Clarence Coley of New Bern; brother, E.Y. Coley, Jr. of Buford, GA.; sister, Georgialee Thomas, of Rex, GA.
A memorial service will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 11:00am. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 1305 Navaho Drive Suite101, Raleigh, NC 27609 or Kidney Foundation of NC, 5950 Fairview Rd., Suite 550, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.