Mr. Lee Roy Coleman

The Life of Lee Roy Coleman Lee Roy Coleman was born on September 6, 1943 in Dime Box, TX to Pomeroy and Phoebe (Annie) Coleman. He was the oldest of four children. On Thursday August 24, 2023 he transitioned from this earthly home to eternity. Lee was baptized at an early age at Galilee Methodist Church in Texas City. He made Christ the center of his life and never wavered from that conviction. His devotion was exemplified in the life he led and the spirit-filled blessings he prayed before holiday meals. He grew up in LaMarque, TX where he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962. Lee was a hard worker. Every morning before school he would help his father with the newspaper route by throwing papers from his bike. He carried this strong work ethic through the rest of his life. Lee attended Prairie View A&M University majoring in math and chemistry. He was active in band and ROTC. He graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1966 with a Bachelor’s Degree and returned to Lincoln as a math teacher. He then served in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of Captain before leaving the military to work as a lab analyst for Monsanto Chemical. He returned to Prairie View A&M where he obtained a Master’s in Education in counseling. Further graduate work was completed at Texas A&M University. Lee returned to Prairie View A&M as a licensed counselor and professor where he worked for over 40 years. He was well-liked by his students and was known as an expert in statistics. He was proud that his son Brian followed in his footsteps to become a professor and then full-time clinical psychologist. He was also extremely proud of his daughter Vernessa’s and granddaughters Brittney and Brianna’s career paths and educational achievements. Lee was an active member of the Class of ’66 monthly meetings, Prairie View A&M Athletic Club and Chi Sigma Iota counseling organization. Lee was introduced by a mutual friend to Georgia Peacock while in college. He always looked forward to seeing her at the dining hall. Lee was a devoted husband for 51 years. He loved Georgia and was especially fond of her gumbo and pound cake, which she always made for his birthday. Lee took special interest in those closest to him (his children, their spouses, granddaughters, sisters- and brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends). He was a good man to all who crossed his path. His quick wit entertained while his zest for life inspired. Lee enjoyed fishing and hunting in East Texas with his in-laws, watching football, gardening with his wife, tinkering with computers (he built several computers on his own, and was the go-to repair person among his friends), playing sudoku and golf. He always looked forward to Prairie View A&M Annual Alumni Homecoming Golf Tournament as well as the Coleman, Peacock, Simmons Annual Family Reunion Golf Tournament. His son Brian followed in his footsteps sharing a fondness of golf. He was also an avid photographer and videographer at family reunions and enjoyed researching family history. Lee was a dedicated attendee of Mt. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church with his wife Georgia. He served on the trustee board. If they missed a Sunday service, their presence was missed. He was very active in the lives of his children and granddaughters. He always looked forward to having lunch at school with his granddaughters on Grandparent’s Day and attended all their school performances. The girls respected and loved their Granddaddy. Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Pomeroy and Phoebe (Annie); sisters Arlinda Washington and Annie Faye Coleman, and brother Dellanio Coleman. He leaves to cherish his life and legacy, his wife Georgia; children Vernessa Jones of Prairie View, TX and Brian (Olisa) Coleman of Chicago, IL; granddaughters Brittney Jones of Atlanta, GA and Brianna Jones of Denton, TX; sister-in-laws Arlee Gilford, Darlene Miles, Lillian Simmons, Mamie Peacock Carter, Genet Peacock and Olivia Peacock; brother-in-law Charles Washington and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. Lee’s quiet, commanding, strong yet gentle demeanor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Lee Roy Coleman

September 6, 1943 - August 24, 2023