Washington, DC

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Melvin Arthur Coleman, Esq. "Bubba" was a resident of Washington, DC. He was born on September 10, 1952 in Spartanburg,SC. Melvin departed from this world on February 16, 2021 in Rockville, MD. Mr. Coleman was the son of the late Ms. Louise "Cookie" Coleman.

Melvin Graduated from Carver Senior High School, Class of 1970. He also graduated from Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC with a Bachelor Degree in Sociology and The University of Chicago with a Masters Degree in Sociology. Mr. Coleman later attended Howard University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree.

He retired from The United States Air Force. Melvin received the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2012.

Mr. Coleman was employed with the DC Attorney General's Office.He was also a Lawyer and Clinical Sociologist. Melvin was an avid reader, cook and mentor to many. He believed in helping others with legal advice. Mr. Coleman enjoyed living in Washington, DC and spoke highly of his neighbors. He was very active in his community.

He was a member of several boards in Washington, DC. Mr. Coleman was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his sister, Dr. Claudette Coleman; his aunt, Beverly (Jimmie) Cheeks of Mauldin, SC; his nieces, Kimberly (Corey) Butler of Simpsonville, SC and Tonya Stevens (Mike) of Greenville, SC; his special cousins, Rashaad and Rashaundra Miller of Columbia, SC and Decindy Sims; and his special friends, Barbara Duncan and Janet Landrum. He was preceded in death by: his grandmother, Vera Dawkins Coleman; his aunt and uncle, Gwendolyn and Jame Stevens.

A Celebration of the Life of Lt. Col. (Ret.) Melvin Arthur Coleman, Esq. "Bubba" will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg,SC. Burial will be in the Heritage Memorial Gardens, 3901 S. Church St., Roebuck, SC.