Clenton "Leo" Coleman

Clenton Coleman, 64, a resident of Lebeau, LA, was called home quietly on October 28, 2019 at Opelousas General Hospital. He was born November 20, 1954 to the union of Jack Coleman, Jr., and Alice Chambers Coleman in Goudeau, LA. He was known to all as “Leo”.

He accepted Christ at an early age being baptized under the direction of Macedonia Baptist Church, Lemoyen, LA., Rev. D. Grimes was the pastor. Clenton attended school at Lincoln High and Morrow High. He worked as a welder at Burton Shipyard in Port Arthur, TX, a cement finisher in Houston, TX, and other various jobs.

Clenton was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Katrina Charles; brother Richard Coleman; sister Shirley Coleman; nephew Damon Coleman; and niece Priscilla Callahan.

Clenton leaves to cherish his memory, three children, Laquanta Charles (Nathaniel), Eveline Charles, and Jessie Charles (Lawanda), along with their mother Rita Charles. Eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Five sisters, Mary Callahan (Clarence), Patricia Coleman (Carey), Sandra Louis (Donald), Classie Tibbs (Barnabus), and Katrina Coleman; Two brothers Jackie Ray Coleman (Mamie), and Ricky Coleman. He also leaves; five aunts, Carrie Excell, Anita Dixon, Edna Dixon (Robert), Rose Mary Coleman, and Alma Chamber; one uncle Ralph Wilson Sr.; two other dear family members, L.B. Joseph Sr. and Gertie Coleman; along with a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation is scheduled from 1:30pm until 2:45pm, Saturday, November 2, 2019, at New Life Church of God – 407 Nursing Home Road, Palmetto, LA. A funeral will follow at 3:00pm, with Pastor Dale Fontenot, officiating. Burial will be at New Life Church of God Cemetery. Services entrusted to St. Edwards Funeral Home, Bunkie, LA.

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