Born on April 29, 1964 in Lynchburg, he was the loving son of Gordon Lewis Coleman, Jr. and Norma Jean Coleman. He was employed by Southern Air as an equipment operator; a member of Beulah United Methodist Church, an avid Nascar fan, loved to hunt and fish and loved to play in the dirt running heavy equipment.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jacquelyne Coleman; His "Sunshine" and best friend Pamela Ward Reese; his cherished children, Kristen Overstreet, and husband Brian, and Kimberly Matute and special friend Frisco Crews; his four cherished legacies, Marc Christian, Lilian Esmeralda, Kaiden Lloyd, and Kaleigh Scott; his two sisters Sandra Coleman and fiancé Bill Hendricks, and Laura Minnick and husband Daniel; a brother, Joseph Coleman and wife Debbie; three dogs, Princess, Bella, and Buddy; and other special family members and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Whitten Monelison Chapel, officiated by Pastor Dwayne Carson. Interment will follow at Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at the residence of his parents.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions, the family suggests donations be made to the Amherst Public Safety. Mark was loved by many. He was always there to lend a helping hand and left with a smile on his face. Whitten Funeral Home & Cremations Service, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.
