Timothy Coleman

Timothy Coleman October 10, 1935 – May 2, 2012   Longtime Colorado Springs resident, Timothy Coleman passed away May 2, 2012. He was born on October 10, 1935 in Mound, Louisiana to parents Nathaniel and Blanche (Seigo) Coleman.   Timothy served his country proudly in the United States Army and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. During his military career, he was a recipient of numerous awards and accommodations. After military service, he spent twenty years as a dedicated federal employee at the United States Air Force Academy.  During his final years in retirement he enjoyed many fishing trips with family and friends.  He also was an active member of Payne Chapel AME Church, serving as a Church Trustee for many years.   He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Ora, daughters, Leandra Coleman and Debra Brown of Colorado Springs, Cheryl Smith (Gregory) of Lorton, Virginia, and Sandra McGlory (Printice) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; granddaughters, Alicia Selvy (Jamar) of Honolulu, Hawaii, Adrienne and Traci Brown of Colorado Springs,, Quinn Smith of Lorton, Virginia; great-grandson, Kaden Selvy of Honolulu, Hawaii. Other surviving family members are four sisters, Lois, Helen, Rachel, Ester; and one brother, Philip. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by parents, three sisters, and two brothers.   Visitation is scheduled from 5-7 PM, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Evergreen Funeral Home. Funeral Services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 9, at Payne Chapel AME Church, 3625 Marion Dr, Colorado Springs (80909).  Additional viewing will be held an hour prior to service.  A luncheon reception will be held following the service at the church. Interment will be Thursday, May 10 at 11:15 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery (Denver).   Memorial contributions may be made in Timothy’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.