Abraham Lincoln Coleman Jr.

Abraham Lincoln Coleman Jr., age 85 of LaFollette left to go be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 17, 2017.  He loved attending church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he was an active member for 59 years.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family.  He also loved gardening, fishing, and working with his hands.

He is preceded in death by his first wife Kathleen Coleman; son Harvey Lee Coleman; parents Abraham Lincoln and Anna Coleman Sr.; grandchild Ty Coleman; 3 brothers and 4 sisters.

He is survived by wife Frances Irene Coleman; sons Abraham Lincoln Coleman III and wife Penny of Georgia, Abraham Lincoln Coleman IV and wife Melinda of Jacksboro; and daughter- in- law Geistlan Coleman; stepsons Michael McMahan and wife Beretta, Leonard and Willie McMahan; daughters Brenda K. Coleman Long and husband Richard of Ohio, Brandie Nicole Ware and husband Cory of Georgia, Jennifer Conrad and husband Eric of Georgia; step daughter Jamie Irene Worley; sisters Pauline Craig and Ellen Werts; 41 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren; a special nephew Jerry, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Visitation will be 12-2 PM Friday, January 20, 2017 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home; funeral service 2 PM with President Trey Smith, of the Church of Latter Day Saints officiating.  The interment will follow service at  Pond Cemetery with military honors by the Campbell County Honor Guard.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where families matter most"

Mr. Coleman's guestbook may be viewed at martinwilsonfuneralhome.com