Mr. Leon Coleman Jr., 78, of Perdido, Ala., died Feb. 15, 2016 in his home.
Leon Coleman Jr. was born Oct. 17, 1937 to Leon and Eva Morris Coleman in Perdido, Ala. He attended Free-Will Baptist Church and Perdido School. He was farmer, and worked with cows, horses, goats, hogs, hay crops and corn fields.
He was known for helping folks throughout the community and surrounding areas. He was always willing to have a “benefit” at the Coleman barn. If you were ever hungry all you had to do was go to the barn … they would have something cooked. His tradition at the Thanksgiving community dinner was to serve hog chitterlings, turnips, beans … you name it … he served it.
He started Po-Folks Hunting Club with the motto, “Hunt Where the Season Never Ends.” He hosted several bird hunts throughout the years for his doctor friends.
Jr. was known as the “Mayor of Perdido” and also served as a constable. He never met a stranger, was always friendly and more than willing to give you a sample or two of his home-made wine.
“Jr. Coleman had a heart of gold”… each person that visited during his last days had a story to tell … whether of kind deeds, needs met, or help given … we could write a book.
We know everyone is wondering, did Jr. make things right with God? He did. So, watch out for that little white truck in heaven.
Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Eva Morris Coleman; son-in-law, Mike Buckhault; great-grandson, Jericho Coleman; and sister, Elaine White.
Mr. Coleman is survived by his wife, Daisy Nell (Heaton) Coleman of Perdido; one daughter, Monica Sue Coleman Buckhault of Huxford; two sons, Audie (Gwen) Coleman and Ronnie (Lori) Coleman, both of Perdido; one sister, Juanita Eady (Robert) Edmondson of Perdido; nine grandchildren, Shaun (Paige) Coleman, Blake (Ashley) Coleman, Catherine (Jeremiah) Coleman, Cheyanne Buckhault (Blake) Wilson, Cody Hunter Coleman, Jennifer (Nick) Strength, Wendy (Michael) Craig, Nick Carlin and Robbie Carlin; 10 great-grandchildren, Zach, Tabatha, Elijah, Trinity, Griffin, Trevor, Molly, Noah, Lillie, and Avery; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, with Bro. Bubba Rolin officiating.
Burial will be at the Coleman Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Bo White, Leslie Smith, Harold “Bo” Weekley, Peanut Lambert, Lamar Hadley and Joey Eady.
Honorary pallbearers will be Nick Carlin, Garvis Sells, Eddie Tullis, David Walsh and Joe Brodgen.
The family will receive flowers or donations to Perdido Elementary School Library, 23589 County Road 47, Perdido, AL 36562; St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Gideon Bibles at www.sendtheword.org.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
