Mr. Roy Coleman

Roy Coleman was born June 7, 1946 to Mayfield and Nellie Mae Coleman in Haynesville, Louisiana. Growing up in Sunnyside- Houston, Roy spent his school days at Worthing High school then transferring to Jack Yates High. He met his wife, Marilyn and together they had 7 children... While growing his family, he worked in retail/ customer service and attended Whites Fair Road Biblical school (in Monroe, LA) and graduated with honors.

Throughout the years, Roy took interest in many trade jobs such as welding, offset printing, tax advisor and mechanics. Roy went on to preach, teach and touch many lives through the word of God. Roy was affiliated with several great Church of Christ churches. As a child, Roy grew up in South Union. He dedicated time to drive the church van for Highland Heights. On occasion he preached at Crestmont Park.

He became the head minister for Bryan Church of Christ. When he had the opportunity, he truly enjoyed the preaching and fellowship at Garden Oaks.

Roy enjoyed being in the house of the lord and encouraged his family to have the same love for God. Although he will be greatly missed, we can smile and rejoice on this day.

Roy is survived by his brother Robert Charles Coleman, sons Ronald (Trinda), Roger (Christian), Robert, daughters Marilyn (Orrin), Teresa (Christopher). 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Roy is preceded in death by his Parents, Mayfield and Nellie Mae Coleman, wife Marilyn Coleman, daughter Karen Wigfall, son Roy W. Coleman, sister Nora Idlebird, brothers Jessie Lee, Freddie, and David Coleman.