Chester Coleman

Chester Coleman age 93 of Winns Branch passed from this life November 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 7, 1928 a son of the late William A. and Sophia Sword Coleman. He was the owner of C & H Service Station in Pikeville, a retired mechanic for the Department of Transportation and a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps having served in WWII and also in Korea. He was also an avid fan of the UK Wildcats and professional boxing. Chester enjoyed gardening, taking walks through the mountains and relaxing in his recliner with his grand pup, "Baby." He was a faithful member of the Betsy Layne Free Will Baptist Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul Coleman, Ralph Coleman, John Coleman and Joel Coleman; two sisters, Edith Patton and Lenna Grace Coleman. Chester is survived by his loving wife, of 65 years, Maxine Coleman, she was the love of his life. His daughter and son-in-law ,Linda and Mitchell Collins of Winns Branch, his granddaughter Sara Elizabeth Collins of Louisville, a great grandchild Jake Glogower and one sister, Mary Sue Justice. Those serving as pallbearers will be: Jerry Hager, Dwight Akers, Bud Stratton, Calvin Lewis, Cecil Williams, David Syck, Glenn Patton and Stephen Brewer. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Bluegrass Care Navigators, Judy’s Place for Abused Children and Betsy Layne Free Will Baptist Building Fund