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Beecher G. Coleman
Jan 7, 2013
Jan. 7, 2013
Beecher G. Coleman, 87, of Tellico Plains, passed away on Monday morning, Jan. 7, 2013, at Wood Presbyterian Home.
A World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy in the Philippines, Japan and Okinawa, he was retired from Alcoa Aluminum plant after 39 years. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and he was preceded in death by parents, Luther and Ellar Vee Coleman; and one brother, Kenneth Coleman.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen Coleman; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Carolyn Coleman of Delano; one grandson and spouse, Brian and Kim Coleman of Delano; one granddaughter, Dawn Lowe of Tellico Plains; one great-grandson, Caleb Coleman of Delano; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Bennie and Edward Brannon of Tellico Plains, and Lois Coleman of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Rural Vale Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Walker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors provided by Sweetwater VFW Post 5156 and DAV Chapter 93.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home.
Biereley-Hale Funeral Home of Tellico Plains is in charge of arrangements.
