Calvin Coleman was born on March 21, 1947, in Eldridge, Alabama, to the late J.D. and Betty (Stewart) Coleman. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Piney Grove Church of Christ, where he served by leading songs and prayers and assisting in the fellowship hall kitchen. Later in life he attended and served at New Covenant Church of Christ and White Chapel Church of Christ. Calvin lived a blessed 79 years, dedicating 34 of those years to working at the Fruit of the Loom Cotton Mill. In 1980, he married Josephine (Trull) Coleman, and they shared 19 years of marriage. He was a proud father to five children: Pluto “Mary”, Tara, Ashley, Norman, and Kelvin, and two bonus children, Pamela and Jennifer. During retirement, Calvin enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and friends, and, above all, watching his favorite team, Auburn. War Eagle! He never met a stranger and genuinely enjoyed meeting new people and striking up conversations. Alongside his friend Max, he began harvesting and selling fresh produce, becoming affectionately known as the "Produce Man" outside the Dollar Tree in Winfield, Alabama. Calvin was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (Trull) Coleman; his parents, J.D. and Betty Coleman; and his brothers, James Wiley Coleman, William (Devora) Lloyd Coleman, and Jerry (Mary) Lee Coleman. Calvin leaves behind cherished memories with his siblings, Lorenzo (Flo) Coleman, Phyllis Blackburn, Alethea Wilson, and Jacqueline (Chris) McCollum, and sister-in-law Shirley Coleman; his children, Pluto “Mary” Nixon, Tara (Deric) Cook, Ashley Coleman, Norman (Amanda) Coleman, and Kelvin Coleman; and his bonus children, Pamela (Joe) King and Jennifer (Walter) Gill. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever cherish his memory. Calvin will be remembered for his faith, his dedication to family, his hardworking spirit, and his genuine love for people.
Funeral services for Mr. Coleman will be held on Saturday, November 14th at 1:00 p.m. from the Piney Grove Church of Christ with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Coleman will lie in state from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. service time at the church. A repast will be held at the church immediately following the service.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Coleman family.
