Mr. Henry Coleman, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Henry “Sonny” Coleman, Jr. transitioned from his earthly life at home with his daughter, Janice Rene by his side on Saturday, March 14, 2020 to his Heavenly Kingdom at the age of 77 years. He was born on April 25, 1942 in Ida, Louisiana to the proud parents of Lillie and Henry Coleman, Sr. Henry received his education from the Arkansas Public School System. He was an employee of General Motors Power Train Division, retiring with 45.4 years of dedicated service in 2003. He was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church and attended until his health failed. He was a blessing and inspiration to many and was genuine in helping others. Henry leaves to cherish his memory, a caring, best friend, devoted soul mate and loving wife of 56 years, Opal who took care of him faithfully up until the day of his departure from earth; three daughters, Diana Miree, Janice Coleman (D’Angelo Wilder) and Tomesia Coleman of Saginaw, MI; special dear friend, just like a daughter, LaCiesha Clark; nine special grandkids, Musingska Coleman, Tom Miree, Tim Shelton, Adaesha Coleman, DarQuavius Miree, DaQuaviar Coleman, Starsterria Moore, Rikke Leakes and Talarus Whiting; 15 great-grandkids; two sisters, Corine Williams, Saginaw, MI and Hazelbelle Walker, Hot Springs, AR; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Russ, Texarkana, AR, LaVera Riggins (Curtis), Lois Hayes (Herman) and Ann Terrell; brother-in-law, Benny Terrell; special nieces, Jackie Davis, Brenda and Latrease Russ; many other nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including Joe Welch and Andrew Cotton. Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and Henry Coleman, Sr.; son, Adam Coleman; daughter, Debbie Jo Kelly; granddaughters, Dena Smith and T’Nya Coleman; sisters, Ora Coleman, Charlene Jones, Mable Abraham, Betty Jean Coleman; a brother, Willie Coleman. Family hour will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 721 Johnson Street, Saginaw, MI 48607 with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Rodrick Smith will officiate with interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 South Washington Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48601. Visitation will take place at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. *******At Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, we value the safety and health of our customers, staff and the general public. Therefore, we will adhere to EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-11 issued by our Governor Gretchen Whitmer, regarding assemblages in the wake of the unprecedented health challenge our state and nation is facing. The Executive Order is as follows: Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following: 1. Beginning on March 17, 2020 at 9:00 am, and continuing through April 5, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all assemblages of more than 50 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 50 people are prohibited in this state. A single indoor shared space includes but is not limited to a room, hall, cafeteria, auditorium, theater, or gallery. The prohibition on assemblages set forth in this section does not apply to: The prohibition set forth in this section does not abridge protections guaranteed by the state or federal constitution under these emergency circumstances. We do understand that this may pose a challenge to you and your family, but our dedicated staff is here to help guide you towards making the best decisions in memorializing your loved one.*****

Mr. Henry Coleman, Jr.

April 25, 1942 - March 14, 2020