Joseph Coleman of Sullivan, Missouri, formerly of Old Mines, Missouri passed away on April 7, 2006 at Washington County Memorial Hospital, having reached the age of 85 years, 9 months and 9 days. He was born at Old Mines, Missouri on June 29, 1920, a son of the late John G. Coleman and Sarah (Thebeau) Coleman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard Coleman, Vincent Coleman and Patrick Coleman; and sisters, Florence Coleman, Blanche Boyer, Emma Courtway, Loretta Coleman, Grace Montgomery and Dorothy Sampson.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the St. Joachim Catholic Church in Old Mines, Missouri at 5:30 P. M. Arrangements by the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.