Ernest Franklin Coley Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ernest Franklin Coley of Gallatin, Tennessee, born in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on September 9, 2024 at the age of 72, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest Franklin Coley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Coy Reid Coley and Ruth Lawson Coley; his siblings, Pete Coley and Linda Coley Gammon; and his nephew Coy Coley.

He is survived by: his wife Beverly White Coley of Gallatin; his children, Jennifer Coley Shelton of Gallatin and Matthew Coley (Ashley) of Gallatin; his stepdaughters, Jeannie Chaffin (Jason) of Portland and Amy Lee of Gallatin; his siblings, Steve Coley (Roberta Hancock) of Gallatin and Brenda Johnson (Randy) of Gallatin; his grandchildren, Hayleigh Shelton (Logan Griffith), Emmalynn Coley, Harper Coley, Kaitlyn Dickerson (C. J.), Gavin Bilyeu (Kaylie), Theron Lee and Sam Lee; his great grandchildren, Emma Kate Dickerson and Eli Dickerson; and his sister-in-law Cathryn Coley of Jasper, TX.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Douglass Chapel Methodist Church, 2141 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066.