Vernon L. Coleman

Vernon L Coleman of Searcy passed peacefully on Sept. 5. He was born Aug. 21, 1924 to Lonnie B. and Lucretia Tway Coleman in Ingleside, Ark. Vernon was a veteran of World War II and a member of the College Church Christ of Searcy. He retired as Vice President of Operations of Mississipi River Transmission Corporation after 34 years of employment. He loved hunting and the outdoors, traveling and visiting family and friends. Vernon was preceded in death by his sister, Violet Huey and his son, Vernon Phillip Coleman. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty J. Adams Coleman and his children: Nancy J Coleman of Ft. Smith, Donna McElreath of North Little Rock, Ron Coleman of Jonesboro, Mary Coleman of Taos, N.M.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation from 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral Services will begin at 3 p.m. and interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.