William “Barney” Coman was born on August 30, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Stephen H. Coman and Elizabeth F. Olney Coman. He went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2021.
After graduating from High School in St. Louis, Missouri he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1965. He was an Aerographer’s Mate and later transitioned to Photographer’s Mate serving twenty plus years. He ultimately retired as a Chief Petty Officer.
He was married for 43 years to Janice L. Coman. Together they shared one daughter, Leslie M. Coman Doody.
He is preceded in death by his father Stephen H. Coman and his mother Elizabeth F. Coman.
Survivors include his wife, Janice L. Coman and daughter Leslie Coman Doody (William Doody); grandchildren William M. Doody and Emily C. Doody; siblings Steven Coman (Janice Smith Coman), Bethlynn Coman; nephew Steve Coman (Rose).
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the loving team at Huntsville Hospital’s Hospice Family Care, Dr. Joshusa Valtos at the Huntsville Heart Center and all of our family and friends who have prayed for and with us.
