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James Henry Coleman

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[July 08, 2025]  ATLANTA - James Henry Coleman, 99, of Atlanta, passed away on December 9, 2024.

Service:  A Celebration of Life will be held on July 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, IL.

Funeral home: Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home, Atlanta

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James Henry Coleman, 99, of Atlanta, passed away on December 9, 2024.

 A Celebration of Life will be held on July 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, IL. There will be a group time of sharing at 2:00 p.m.

James was born July 13, 1925, near Wing, IL. He was the son of Edmon and Myrtle Lear Coleman. He married Marjorie Ann Rogers on December 27, 1953, in Atlanta. They were the parents of five children: James (Paula) Coleman of Pasadena, CA, Julia (Larry) Fosdick of Pontiac, IL, Ronald (Jacque) Coleman of Lafayette, CO, Laura Coleman of Atlanta, IL, and John (Emily) Coleman of Santaquin, UT. There are two grandchildren: Sarah and Clayton Coleman; and six step-grandchildren, Austin, Jeremy, Craig, Jared, Cody, and Wyatt.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie, and his only brother, Keith.

James was a lifetime farmer until retirement, spending the first 50 years of his life near Forrest, IL, and the last 50 years in Atlanta, IL.


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