Reverend Robert Coleman

On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, Jesus received Reverend Robert Thomas Coleman, Sr. unto Himself. Reverend Coleman was born in New York City in 1919 and raised in Hurlock, MD. He was happily married for more than 60 years to the late Lavenia Lovely Coleman. From that union, Robert and Lavenia had eight children. He was a devoted husband and father. His family motto was: “The family that prays together stays together.” Over the course of his life, Reverend Coleman’s relationship with God was the source of his strength. This strength and wisdom from his time in prayer developed into a ministry that allowed him to help others and to do works in various churches throughout the Delmarva area. Reverend Coleman was a very active member of the Seaford Church of God for 50 years. He served as an Associate Pastor, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher, and would often accept invitations to preach the Word of God in various locations. He would visit hospitals and nursing homes and would offer encouraging words and prayers to those who were sick and shut in. In addition, he conducted a weekly radio broadcast to further spread God’s word to others. In addition to ministry, Reverend Coleman was a self-taught artist and sign painter. He was able to turn what started as a hobby into a business called Coleman’s Sign Service. He hand painted signs that included lettering and images for many businesses and churches throughout the Delmarva area. Some of his signs can still be viewed around the town of Seaford. If he was not preaching you could find him painting with a smile. Reverend Coleman was preceded in death by his wife Lavenia (2006), and daughter, Jacqueline Portlock (1999). He leaves to cherish his precious memories his devoted and loving children, Joyce Petty (Frank), Geraldine Pinkett (Gilbert, Sr.), Robert Coleman, Jr. (Valery), Surina Jordan (Herbert), Timothy Coleman, Sr. (Cindy), Bruce Coleman (Jeraporn), and Sheila Coleman-Turner (Ryan); son-in-law, Rome Portlock; 19 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Reverend Robert Coleman, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Reverend Robert Coleman

November 2, 1919 - August 12, 2014