James A. Coleman, age 77, of Austin passed away Saturday, May 8, 2004. He was born on October 25, 1926 in Sandy, Texas to Ralph and Vina Puryear Coleman. James and Lois Gourley were married on September 17, 1950. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Coleman; daughters, Rene Coleman and Jo Hill; and son, Jim Coleman. James is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Wolfe and husband Ray, of Manchaca; grandchildren, Joshua Forrester and wife Jennifer, of Georgetown, Justin Wolfe, of Manchaca, Tommy Glenn Dean, of Corpus Christi; great-grandchildren, Katie and Matthew Forrester, of Waco; sister, Dee Carnes and husband Paul; and sister-in-law, Rae Coleman, all of Dallas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 8:00 PM on Monday, May 10, 2004 at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM at Sandy Cemetery in Sandy, Texas. Serving as pallbearers are Joshua Forrester, Ray and Justin Wolfe, Walt Crider, Glenn and Lenn Crider. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jonathan Klocek, Carmen and the staff of Carestone and Regency Village Care Centers.
