of Widener, AR
November 26, 1927 - March 21, 2019
Billy Cleo Coleman Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Forrest City, Arkansas at the age of 91. Billy was born November 26, 1927 to parents Jim and Eva Coleman. He would later in life meet and marry Mamie Baldwin. They were able to spend the next 52 years raising their own family until God called Mamie home in 2003. Billy was retired from the Massey Ferguson Dealer in Forrest City but he spent all his life as a Commercial Fisherman in Eastern Arkansas. He could always been found on one of the local waterways fishing. He was a member of the Widener Baptist Church.
Billy is survived by his son Billy Coleman Jr. of Round Pond and his daughter Rosetta Adamson (David) of Forrest City. He also leaves behind five grandchildren; Daniel Stevens, Amelia Smith, Billy Coleman III, Chris Slapnick, Bridget Harvey and seven great-grand children who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Mamie. The family requests in Lieu of flowers that a donation be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital or Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital.
Will miss Billy so much. So sorry that I could not attend the services. Prayers for Rosetta and Bill. Pam
I loved my Uncle Billy dearly! He was loved and cherished by many. He always had a smile on his face and a kind and warm, loving atmosphere about him. There will never be anyone else like him. Rest in peace.
Love,
Sheila Kennedy
I'm going to miss you uncle Billy.
So sorry to hear about Uncle Billy prayer for Rosetta Little Bill and all the grandkids and great grands...I loved him alot he was a very special person him and Aunt Mammie are now together again he will be missed by many R.I.P. Uncle Billy