It’s 2 years today & I still can’t believe he’s not with us physically although he is always with us in spirit.  I love you & miss you every day!
Liz

So Sorry 🙏 Elizabeth, this is Susie Taylor’s daughter. Will you call me please? 502-348-5330

MY DAD

My Dad was awesome!  He used to travel for work, but he stopped so he could be around us more.  He always made sure we were taken care of & had everything we needed growing up.  I couldn’t have asked for a better Father & mentor.  I can only hope to be half the father he was.  

I never heard him say anything bad about someone else.  Even though he didn’t always say it, I know he loved his family more than anything.  He was a good Christian man with a good heart even though he would nod off during church a bit.  Yes, I’m the same way.  I’m very much like my Dad in many ways while being very different in many ways.  He was a brilliant bookworm while I hated school & have never been much of a reader.  

I wish I could remember more about our family trips to Florida, or camping below Lake Cumberland & grilling trout.  My fondest memory was the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla when Tiger battled Bob May in that epic playoff.  I’ll never forget that.  We went all four days and after the final group finished the front nine we would go to Applebees to have a few beers & watch it on TV.  That was an amazing week.  Till this day that is the only PGA event I have ever been to.

I wish I could’ve spent more time with him these past 10 years, but living in Utah makes that kinda hard.  He is and always will be missed.

RIP DAD ILU & I’ll see you on the other side.


“Mr.  C”, as I called him, was a remarkable Father, Husband and mentor and bestowed incredible memories upon our family.  His acts of kindness are so plentiful that it makes it difficult to narrow down.
 I suppose my fondest recollections occur during our many trips to the Cave City condo.  I had never really played golf before I met his Daughter Tiffany but was quickly indoctrinated (with the help of his Son Trent).  I believe Mark Twain said “Golf is a good walk spoiled”, he couldn’t have been more correct!  Despite my struggles Mr. C stayed focused and managed to drag me back for another round...I did not improve but I learned many lessons, most notably patience and persistence.
  I never saw him throw a club or curse at the course, he kept an even keel that set a great example for not only me but my children who later had the wonderful opportunity to play with Mr. C.  
He always kept a positive outlook, which as a long suffering UK football fan you must maintain!  Tiffany and I spent many Saturday afternoons attending games at Commonwealth stadium (sorry, I refuse to call it Kroger Field!) and often times the highlight of our day was returning to the Coleman’s house for a hot bowl of Ray’s famous chili!  
Mr. C, I will never forget the love and kindness you demonstrated to me and the kiddos, we will surely miss you and are only appeased by the fact that you are in a better place...you have certainly earned it!  

We Love you,
Jason Schuster and Family 

Ray and I graduated from Bethany College (1965) and we both received our doctoral degrees in organic chemistry from the University of Kentucky in the early 70’s. We are fraternity brothers and were roommates for approximately 8 years from 1961 to 1971 when Ray and Liz got married. I lost my best roommate but I had 10 wonderful years of memories.
    I married Debbie Turner in 1974 and since then we have always kept close with Ray and Liz . Since our retirements we have traveled to Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Florida to be together. 
    I’m happy that you, Deb and I could show off Bethany College to Liz when we visited the campus for our 50th reunion. 
I do love you like a brother and will miss you forever. 
Liz, Deb and I will always be there for you.
Love Doug

I only met Ray a few times, but I have fond memories of him.  He was gracious, intelligent and loved his family.  I was so sorry to hear of his passing, but I know he is with Jesus Christ and he is on to a new and glorious path.  

What can I say about this man I have many memories. Though I am no longer his son n law.  Ray was a very good man who taught me a lot about life he introduced me to golf welcomed me into his family and was always there for me while I  lived in Louisville Ky. His wit and intellect were second to none and he loved to laugh. He loved Liz and his children and I always admired how he knew when to say yes dear which was a lot.  I am so saddened by his passing but he will live eternally in your hearts as well as  Heaven.  I am a blessed man for knowing Ray COLEMAN 

OBITUARY

Dr. Ray L. Coleman

September 23, 1943 – January 5, 2020

Arch L. Heady at Resthaven

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