Hollis Lynn Coleman

Mr. Hollis Lynn Coleman, 83, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis.

Mr. Coleman was born March 31, 1930, in Waldo, Ark. He was the son of P.W. Coleman and Burlie Allison Coleman. Mr. Coleman was retired from Southwestern 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, Fla., and Robert L. "Bobby" Coleman and wife, Terri, of Blytheville;

A sister, Gerri Lunsford of Elko, Nev.;

A brother, Clyde Coleman of Jonesboro;

A special friend, Jane Laws of Forrest City;

Two grandsons, 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 at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Forrest City. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be one 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. Visit the online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Services under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.