Othel Lee Coleman

Othel Lee “Peewee” Coleman entered peacefully into heaven on Sunday, March 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Patricia “Pat” Chiquet Coleman. Loving father of Kim Coleman Blanchard (Kevin), Kelly Coleman and Cathy Coleman Parker. A proud grandfather of Jarrad Breaux (Brittany), Holden Zink, Kyle Blanchard, Wesley Parker and a great grandfather of Abigail Breaux and Madelyn Breaux. Son of the late Linnie Thompson Coleman and Hosea Coleman and stepmother Estelle McClure Coleman. Brother of Charlie Coleman (Patty), Eva Coleman Reich, Mary Coleman Kinard (Sonny), Vera Coleman Aubert, Cynthia Coleman Patterson (Jim) and preceded in death by Billy Mac Coleman and Hosea “Jake” Coleman. He is also survived by his cousin Francis Sandford, numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Age 89, a native of Seminary, MS and a lifelong resident of Waggaman, LA. He worked as a restaurant manager at Meal a Minute and Lucky Strike Bowling Alley but mostly a welder at George Engine. After retirement he owned the Dependable Hot Shot for years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and gardening, but mostly spending time with his family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy., Marrero, La on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 12:30 pm. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and again on Friday, 9:00 am until Mass time. Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA. On line condolences available at www.westsideletizeaga.com