Roger Douglas Coleman

Doug was born February 25, 1954, to Sarah Hartley Coleman and Roger Paul Coleman in Dover, Delaware.

Doug is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bronda Coleman; Son, Matthew Coleman; Brother, Randy Coleman, (Kelly); Sister, Terri Busby (Jay); Grandchildren, Kennedy Coleman and Nivek Ryer; Stepmother, Barbara Coleman and family, Marcia Wall (Ernie), Joe Finison (Tisha), Bobby Finison (Angie); nieces, great nieces and a great nephew and his beloved dog, Fancy.

Doug had a dream and that was to open a Sporting Goods Store, which he accomplished in Lexington, NC. Later on, he found his calling in dental sales. He worked many years with Patterson Dental, Benco and Triad Dental before retiring. During his lifetime, Doug never met a stranger as you became a friend of his forever.

Doug loved sports and watching sports on television. After graduating from Ben L. Smith High School in 1972, he volunteered at Glenwood Community Center coaching football. He learned his love was coaching Little League Baseball, especially when his son became of age to play. He coached youth athletics for 32 years before stepping away. After his son graduated from high school, Doug continued to run the clock for 25 years at Southwest Guilford High School for the Football Program and he loved every minute. During his free time, he played golf with his buddies and spent countless hours at the beach talking with friends, playing golf, listening and singing to beach music and riding in the golf cart around the campground with his dogs, Puddin’ or Fancy. His life was enriched by his family, friends, and the love for his animals. He was a treasure and so loved by many.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel, 6000 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro NC, 27407.

Funeral services celebrating Doug’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Trinity Church, 5200 W Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27410, with Dr. Rev. Marc Putnam, Senior Pastor, officiating. The interment will be held following the service at Guilford Memorial Park, 6000 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro NC, 27407.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Church, 5200 W Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27410 or ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attention St. Jude at Work, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Forever Loved and Never Forgotten