Arthur Hugh Coleman, Sr.
Passed 11/08/2021
On loan from Heaven, Arthur Hugh Coleman, Sr., 84, entered this earthly realm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia on May 20, 1937, into the arms of his beloved parents, Arthur Lee Coleman and Dorothy Mae Taylor Coleman. Leaving a legacy of devotion to God, his family and his church, God called him to his Heavenly Reward quietly in his home on November 8, 2021. Arthur was a member of the 1957 graduating class from Southside High School in Dinwiddie, Virginia. He was an excellent student and enjoyed participating in several school activities to include being a member of the basketball team. As a child, Arthur symbolized love, devotion, strong work ethics, inner strength, and spirituality. He continued exhibiting those qualities into adulthood. Arthur married Annie Corine Ridley Coleman in 1960, and from this union, one loveable, bouncing baby boy, Arthur Hugh Coleman, Jr., was born. Arthur served two years in the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Lewis in Seattle, Washington. Arthur was a sophisticated, handsome, distinguished, and intelligent God-fearing man with many talents and interests. Few people knew that he was an excellent artist with a true God-given talent. He was also a bit of handyman and could repair various things around his home or the church. He also loved to travel and cruise, and vacationed in Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, California, Pennsylvania, and several Caribbean islands. Being an extremely hard worker, Arthur was fortunate to land several lucrative jobs throughout his life. After many successful years as a manager, he concluded his career and retired from Graybar Electric Company with many accolades and commendations. Arthur was a devout member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia and began touching many lives through his outreach and various ministries. He had a generous spirit that lifted those close to him, and his easy-going, soft-spoken manner was evident through his active participation in literally everything. He actively served on the Deacons, Trustees, Ushers, and Men’s ministries. He also served as a Boy Scout leader and regularly attended Church School, Tuesday morning Bible Study and Prayer meeting, and Vacation Bible School. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Annie Corine Ridley Coleman. He leaves to cherish and celebrate his memory his loving son, Arthur Hugh Coleman, Jr.; two sisters, Doris L. Coleman and Ernestine C. Newsome; four brothers, James E. Coleman (Shirley), Robert E. Coleman, David R. Coleman (Rosa-deceased), and Dr. John W. Coleman (Gladys); a caring and devoted companion, Ellen T. White; one uncle, Richard M. Taylor; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and the Good Shepherd Baptist Church Family. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, November 18. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 19 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 28th & "R" Streets. Rev. Dr. Sylvester Smith officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Live streaming at https://youtube.com/c/GoodShepherdBaptistChurchRVA