Charles Edward Coleman, Sr., was born December 9, 1942 in Langston, Oklahoma. He was the first of nine children. He is preceded in death by both parents and one brother. He attended Langston Elementary School and graduated from Coyle High School. He accepted Christ at an early age at Salters Chapel A.M.E., Langston, Oklahoma. Charles married Charlene Hayes in 1961 and to the union two sons were born. He later married Roxie Murphy and two daughters and one son were united to the family. He leaves to cherish his memory; three sons, Charles Edward Jr., (Sywvia) of Guthrie, OK, Shawn, of San Francisco, CA, Charles Terrill of OKC, two daughters, Angie of Dallas, TX and Shannon of Cleveland, OH. Five sisters, Dorothy Martin (Robert)of Warren, OH, Linda Williams (Stacy)of Langston, OK, Helen Garner, (Anthony) of Smithfield, VA, Avis Combs of San Antonia, TX and Alice Oates of Guthrie, OK. Two brothers, Henry Coleman, (Barbara) Langston, OK and Avangelous Whitlow, of Perkins, OK. Two aunts, Margaret Patmon and Walsie Peters (Leonard) of Guthrie, OK. Ten grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.