Samuel Coleman Jr.

Samuel Menyet Coleman Jr was born on April 7, 1959, to Mrs. Evelyn Robinson Coleman and Samuel Coleman Sr. Samuel was born in Marion, Arkansas his Parents moved to Sodus, MI when Samuel was a child, and this is where Samuel grew up.

Sam worked in Nebraska as a professional butcher for 17yrs until the plant closed and then he worked for Kellogg Cornflakes until he injured his knee. He continued to work light duty for a while then he decided to move to New Mexico. He lived there for 9 years and worked making tailgate netting for trucks and learn Spanish becoming fluent in it. He later worked as a substitute teacher teaching Spanish.

Sam returned to Michigan and met his spouse Annie of 14 yrs., and they were married 4 years ago. He and Annie have 4 children from previous relationships and 19 grandchildren.

Sam used to enjoy fishing and has a catamaran and several fishing boats. He also enjoyed doing odd jobs and looking out for his stepsons. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Maurice McAfee.

Sam leaves behind his beautiful wife Annie Marie Coleman, his mother, Evelyn Robinson Coleman his father-in-law Samuel (Stacy) Bethea, and his children Samuel (Maranda) Smith, Charlecceia Meridy (Daddy Baby) Dora Lucas, Samantha Smith, Mark’us Jackson Sr, Mark’us Jackson Jr. (PaPa Baby) Jeannette Hardnett, Sernette Hardnett, Lavell Hardnett, Marious Alexander.
Sam also leaves behind his siblings Estella (David) Shannon, Marilyn Coleman, Barbra Coleman, Veada Wright, one sister-in-law, Wanishea (Eddie) Marlowe, and four brothers-in-laws Terrance Bethea, Samuel Jones Bethea, Eddie Jackson, and Garry Jackson. Three God Children Dondrell Blackamore, Lashay Shannon, Mary White. His best friend David Targus

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Sam was preceded in death by his father Samuel Coleman, sister Nicole Bethea, and Brother Charles Barnes.

Arrangements have been entrusted Robbins Brothers Funeral Home, Benton Harbor.