Hollis Lynn Coleman

Mr. Hollis Lynn Coleman age 83, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Coleman was born March 31, 1930 in Waldo, Arkansas. He was the son of P.W. Coleman and Burlie Allison Coleman. Mr. Coleman was retired from South Western Bell as a chief engineer and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Forrest City. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Mr. Coleman married Ina Hattie Tipton in 1950 and she preceded him in death in 1991. He is survived by two sons, Keith Coleman and wife Ruby Vanice of Pinellas Park, Florida and Robert L. "Bobby" Coleman and wife Terri of Blytheville; a sister, Gerri Lunsford of Elko, Nevada; a brother, Clyde Coleman of Jonesboro and a special friend Jane Laws of Forrest City. Two grandsons survive him Nick and Kit Coleman along with five step grandchildren, Teresa, Jimmy and Andy Alexander, Cindy Rogers and Desiree Miller. Five step-great-grandchildren also survive him. A son, David Coleman and a brother, Alan Coleman preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Forrest City. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service at 10 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, 507 N. Rosser, Forrest City, AR 72335 or to the Boy Scouts of America. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.