Mr. Medford Leon Coleman, affectionately called "Leon", was born on May 18, 1937 in Gaffney, South Carolina to the late Frank and Queenie Coleman, Sr. He completed his earthly assignment on January 22, 2022.

Those who preceded him in death include: one sister, Rosa Mae Fernanders; two brothers, Frank Coleman, Jr., and Willie Coleman; a son, Michael Hauser; and a niece, Rina Fernanders.

Medford retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after many years of employment. He was loved and respected by many and always enjoyed listening to his gospel music.

Family members who survive and will surely miss his kindness as well as his passionate and good-humored spirit include: his loving children, Christopher Thomas, Vivian (Cardell) Caldwell, James (Linda) Coleman, Robert Coleman, Angela Coleman, Stephanie Coleman and Tomika (Anthony) Fennell; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; a very special niece, Faye McRavion; additional nieces, Betty Lopez and Carrie Fernanders; many other nieces and nephews; and a loving care-giver, Sharon Hauser.

Public viewing for Mr. Coleman will be Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home from 12 P.M. until 5 P.M. Service will be private.

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