Jimmie Lee Coleman

Jimmie Lee Coleman, 81, Clinton, was born April 30, 1928, in Roscoe to Elza Lee and Elsie Ellen (Jackson) Coleman. Jimmie passed away Aug. 6, 2009, while doing what he enjoyed most, coon hunting.

In 1950 Jimmie was united in marriage to Wanda Barnett. To this union, five children were born - Randa, C. Jo, Craig, Jimmie K. and Brent.

Jim worked from 1947 to 1956 as a mechanic at Lewis and York in Osceola. In 1956 he moved to Clinton to mechanic for Stayton Chevrolet. Bob Stayton convinced Jimmie to start selling cars for him in 1962 and he went on to be the top award-winning salesman for Stayton and later Readi Motors. Jimmie enjoyed spending the last six years selling cars for long time friend Gregg Smith at Gregg Smith Ford.

Jimmie was a deacon at New Hope Baptist Church in Clinton.

He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, playing cards and eating Wanda’s homemade bread and pies. Jim also enjoyed visiting with friends and family. He was especially close to his cousins, Jerry Jackson and Bobby Coleman, and his brothers-in-law, Ben and Derl Barnett.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, C. Jo Coleman; and one grandson, Eric Coleman.

Jimmie is survived by his loving wife, Wanda, of the home; his children - Randa Cohen, and husband, Stuart - Kansas City, Craig Coleman, and wife, Lisa - Camdenton, Jimmie K. Coleman, and wife, Tammy - Clinton and Brent Coleman, and wife, Debbie - Bolivar; five grandchildren - Mathew McDermott, Amanda Wells, Clint Coleman, Erin Coleman and Brandon (Jimmie) Coleman; four great-grandchildren - Hailey Jo, Garrett, Dayto and Fenix; and a sister, Ruth Smith - Excelsior Springs; other relatives and many, many friends.

Services were held Monday, Aug. 10, in Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with Rev. Mike Foster and Rev. Craig Coleman officiating. Music was Amazing Grace and What A Friend We Have In Jesus sung by Gail Ingle. Interment under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home was in Roscoe Cemetery.

Casketbearers were – Brandon Coleman, Clint Coleman, Mathew McDermott, Stuart Cohen, Dallas Wells and Gregg Smith. Honorary casketbearers were Noel D. Barnett, Derl Barnett, Bob Coleman, Tad Barnett, Tom Carlew, Donnie Wilson, Nolan Wilson, Alvin Tinsley and Jerry Jackson.