David Ray "Sonny" Coleman

David “Sonny” Ray Coleman went to be with his Lord February 16, 2025.

Sonny was born March 12, 1951, in Houston Texas to Marlin Ray and Helen Maybel Coleman. Sonny was a longtime resident of Madison County. Sonny had a career as a plumber and a long-haul truck driver. He was a loving and doting father and grandfather to his 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson.

He had a sense of adventure; in his early life he enjoyed going to the diamond mines and driving motorcycles. He loved watching John Wayne movies and listing to Creedence Clearwater Revival and old country music. He spent time in Korea in the U.S. Army as an artillery man.

Sonny had a personal relationship with Jesus his Lord and tried to make sure those he loved did too.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Randell Luther Coleman, Thomas William Coleman, and Robert Coleman and wife Reba.

He is survived by his children, David “Cam” Clinton Coleman and wife Kathy of Trinity, Texas, Shasta Rey Coleman of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Abby Lynn Coleman and husband Michael Moore of Nacogdoches, Texas; his siblings, Lynda Faye Churchwell and husband Henry of Madisonville, Texas, Jay C. Coleman and wife Joyce of Madisonville, Texas, and Ronald Leslie Coleman of Madisonville, Texas; his grandchildren, Ethan Moore and wife Leah, Felicity Dickerson and husband Gavin, Joseph Coleman, Aubrey Searan, Alaina Moore, William Coleman, Jakob Coleman, Jaclyn Coleman, and Gavin Coleman; great-grandson, Matthias Dickerson; his best friends, Joann and Michael Longoria; and multiple nieces and nephews.

John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at New Life Church in Midway, Texas.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFH.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

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