Travis “J.T.” Coleman, age 91, of Leoma, TN passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, AL. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force and a farmer. Mr. Coleman was a 60 year member of the Loretto Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason, a Cahaba Shrine, and an Al Menah Shriner. As an active member, he transported children to the Shriners Hospital for Children and to the Shrine Circus. He was also a member of the Historical Society and Leoma Baptist Church. Mr. Coleman served on the Lawrence County Election Commission and past board member of Lawrence Farmers Co-op.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Talmadge and Blanche Yarber Coleman; and one sister, Azalee Scott.
He is survived by
Wife –
Reba Coleman, Leoma, TN
One Son –
Travis H. “Bo” Coleman (Juanita), Bay Minette, AL
One Sister –
Peggy Johnson (Albert), Ethridge, TN
One Step-Daughter –
Debbie Thomason (Darryl), Lawrenceburg, TN
One Step-Son –
Jamie Prince (Lydia Urban), Lawrenceburg, TN
One Grandson –
James T. Coleman, III
8 Step-Grandchildren
10 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great-Grandchild
Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, October 01, 2016 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Leoma Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 02, 2016, with David Simmerman officiating and a Masonic Service to follow. Mr. Coleman will lie in state from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the church prior to the service. Interment will follow at Leoma Cemetery in Leoma, TN with full military honors. Family suggests memorials be made to Leoma Baptist Church Building Fund.
