CHARLES RAYMOND COLEMAN, JR.
Charles Raymond Coleman, Jr., the only child of the late Charles Raymond, Sr. and late Mable Dixon Coleman, was born June 17, 1957, in Washington, D.C. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
Charles Jr.’s religious faith and beliefs were instilled by his mother, maternal grandmother, Inez Dixon, and Mt. Airy Baptist Church. He was a God centered-man, one of integrity and a peacemaker.
As a child, he was energetic, inquisitive, friendly, athletic and highly intelligent. He participated in the Cub Scouts, summer camps, and championship bowling leagues. As a teenager, he had a small business out of his mother’s basement repairing electronics, televisions and radios. His love of music led him to learn how to play the trumpet in the high school band. Charles loved the water whether in it, around it and showers. He swam in meets and was a lifeguard.
He was educated at the former Woodward School for Boys and graduated from Gonzaga College High School, class of ’75. While in high school, Charles was awarded 1st place in Gonzaga and D.C. Science Fairs. He was listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students ’74-’75. He further advanced his education at Indiana Institute of Technology and University of Maryland. Charles was always seen with technical computer books from which he acquired numerous advance certifications. Charles was a senior IT engineer. This was a field he loved with his analytical mind.
He worked as a nationwide/worldwide contractor. One of his jobs was working in Iraq for seven years supporting our troops. He had numerous other jobs as a young man: bartender, carpenter and musician. If asked, he loved all of them.
Now, Charles was never one who let any grass grow under his feet because he lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed travelling the world while sampling different cuisines and meeting different people. He loved going to musical concerts of different genres. During his pastime, he enjoyed movies especially space sci-fi-Star Trek, Star Wars, DC Comics, and Marvel.
Like most Washingtonians, he was a die-hard Redskins fan. It could be the 4th quarter, two seconds on the clock, they are losing, Charles would say, “they can pull out a win.” (lol) He bought a burgundy colored car and the house is full of Redskin memorabilia. He would reminisce how his dad would take him to the games at RFK Stadium.
Family and friends were very important to Charles. He remained in touch with many friends he had known for years. With his million dollar smile and a compassionate nature, he left an indelible mark on every life he touched whether it was a personal or professional relationship. He was especially proud of his sons, Theo and Malcolm. When talking to them, he would impart encouraging words and support.
His wife, Joy, was the love of his life. They were high school sweethearts-an inseparable team. While their life paths had its separate twists and turns, they always remained best friends. As fate would have it, the seeds that were planted decades ago began to sprout. They were a loving couple again. No sweeter love could be had.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory and forever love, his wife, Joy, his two sons, Theo and Malcolm; a granddaughter, Bayleigh; stepmother, Carolyn; best friend, Lloyd; a godson, AJ; in-law, William Scott and a host of treasured friends.
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