John Henry Coleman, Jr.

John Henry Coleman, Jr. was a beloved father, son, brother, and husband was born June 11, 1934, in Woodville, Texas, the son of Alma Jane Coleman and John Henry Coleman, Sr. He passed away on June 1, 2022; 11 months and 21 days after the passing of the light of his life and high school sweetheart, Carolyn whom he missed greatly.

John graduated from Silsbee High School where he played sports and made many life-long friends that he kept in touch with his entire life. Soon after he graduated, he enlisted in the Army. He then was employed as an accountant at DuPont Beaumont Works that would take him all the way to his retirement.  For many years, he was a member of a bowling league that played on Thursdays at the old Gateway Bowling Lanes on Stagg drive. Playing golf with his buddies was something he looked forward to until he was no longer able to play.

A lifetime Baptist, he was a long-time member at North End Baptist Church in Beaumont.

John was also preceded in death by his sisters, Jo Coleman Hedge and Margaret “Margie” Spurlock.

He is survived by his two daughters, Vicki Wilcox and husband, Leon Wilcox, of Beaumont, Texas and Kay Coleman of Cypress, Texas; two grandsons, John Paul Wilcox and Adam Wilcox also from Beaumont, Texas.

A gathering of Mr. Coleman’s family and friends will begin at 11:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2022, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His graveside service where he will be laid to rest next to his wife, Carolyn, will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, at Magnolia Cemetery, 611 North Nellius Street, Woodville.

John wanted his family and friends to know this: “I’LL BE SEEING YOU!”