Sunday, February 2, 2014

William Floyd “Bill” Coleman

William Floyd “Bill” Coleman, Sr., 87, a retired butcher, passed away Monday September 30, 2013 at Pioneer Community Hospital of Choctaw County located in Ackerman, MS. 

Mr. Coleman was born November 29, 1925 in Marked Tree, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II. Mr. Coleman was an avid CB operator for many years making many lifelong friends from all locations around the state of Mississippi. He was known to many by his radio handle, “Butcher Boy.” He was a member of Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, MS.

Funeral Services for Mr. Coleman will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 2PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Interment will follow in the Enon Cemetery located next to the funeral home. Rev. Jerry Lawson and Rev. Danny Irvin will officiate. Visitation will be held Thursday October 3, 2013 from 12PM until Service Time at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS is in charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Coleman is survived by his three sons, Keith Coleman and wife Ann, Jerry Coleman, and William F. “Billy” Coleman, Jr. , all of Ackerman, MS, a brother, Alvin Coleman and wife Vivian of Ackerman, MS, four grandchildren, Seana Bullock, Shane Coleman, Chris Coleman and wife Courtney, and Joel Coleman and wife Katie, and three great grandchildren, Seth Coleman and wife Janna, Tyson Coleman, and Marlee Coleman. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church PO Box 294 Ackerman, MS 39735.

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