Joseph Louis Coleman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Louis Coleman made his arrival into life August 7, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born to Robert and Edith Coleman. Joseph spent his life in Chicago except for the period of his basic military training in Fort Leonard, Missouri. In 1967, he received an honorable discharge from the United States Army. He served his military time at 5th Army Headquarters in Chicago. Joseph was a student at Colman Grade School, DuSable High School, Wilson Junior College and Crane Junior College. He was active in ROTC, attending several military balls during his secondary school years. In 1953, Joseph accepted Christ and was baptized at Canaan Baptist Church of Christ as a teenager. He was active in Sunday school, Young People Choir, Trustee and Laymen’s Ministries. Joseph was united in Holy matrimony to Yvonne Kirkland. To this union two children were born, Cheryl Lynn and Derryl. He was later united in Holy matrimony to Bobbie King. To this union one daughter was born, Kim. Later, he was also united in Holy matrimony to Anna Brown. Joe was a very unassuming individual, always considerate of his family, their needs and desires. His employment was as a computer system analyst in the military and he continued in this field after his discharge from the Army. On December 24, 2017, Joseph departed this life at the Villa of Windsor Park Nursing Facility. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Edith; his first wife, Yvonne; and two daughters, Cheryl Lynn and Kim. Joseph leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Anna; one son, Derryl (Cheri); one sister, Maxine Fleming; two grandchildren, Derryl Jr. and Brandon; two favorite nephews who were frequent visitors at the nursing facility, Dr. Richard Fleming and Steven Christopher Coleman; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Joseph Louis Coleman

August 7, 1938 - December 24, 2017