Wilby Compton Coleman's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2021 in Valdosta, Georgia

Wilby Compton Coleman

June 3, 1929 - July 9, 2021 (92 years old)

Valdosta, Georgia

Wilby Compton Coleman's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2021 in Valdosta, Georgia

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Wilby Compton Coleman

June 3, 1929 - July 9, 2021 (92 years old)

Valdosta, Georgia

Wilby Compton Coleman Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wilby Compton Coleman (Valdosta, Georgia), born in Tampa, Florida, who passed away at the age of 92, on July 9, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Elizabeth Coleman and Fred Coleman; and his wife Gretchen Eberhardt. He was also cherished by 6 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in his honor to the Lowndes Valdosta Arts Center which played a huge role in harnessing his love of art and allowing his enthusiasm to create an art home for the city of Valdosta, or to the National Library of Congress which provides audio books for the blind free of charge and was an invaluable resource to him for over 20 years.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McLane Funeral & Cremation Services



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Christ Episcopal Church
1521 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602

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July 24

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Annette Howell Turner Center
527 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31601

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