Visitation
Saturday, July 20, 2024
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM CDT
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
Racine Location
803 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
Driving Directions
Service
Saturday, July 20, 2024
10:30 AM CDT
Live Stream
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
Racine Location
803 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
Driving Directions
Life Story / Obituary
Clarence Burton Coleman, age 84, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Pikesville, KY, April 12 1940, son of the late Scott and Naomi (Nee: Justice) Coleman.
On December 7, 1960, in Big Rock, VA, he was united in marriage to the love of his life Mary Lou Ramey and they were together nearly 60 years when Mary Lou passed August 17, 2020. Clarence accepted a job with Belle City Steel in 1966 and moved the rest of his young family to Racine in 1968. Clarence retired after driving truck for 20 years. He had a passion for fishing and enjoyed camping. He will be remembered as a quiet softspoken man who treasured time spent with his family.
Surviving are his children, Rick (Garrette) Coleman, Chrystal (Russell) Barth, Linda (Scott) Copeland; grandchildren, Joshua Barth, Kevin (Carla) Coleman, Jordan Barth, Taylor Brown, Jacob Copeland, Austin Copeland; great grandchildren, Logan Barth, Marissa Barth, and Tristan Coleman; brother, Reford (Mary) Coleman; in-laws, Ruth Hayth, Steve Collins; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 10:30 am followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family prior to the service from 9:30 am – 10:30 am. The funeral will be live streamed and may be viewed https://www.facebook.com/meredithfuneralhome/
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to his caregiver and friend Kathleen Mueller for her loving and compassionate care.