Calvin Ray Coleman Obituary (1944 - 2022)

Mr. Calvin Ray Coleman was born on July 31st, 1944, in Nacogdoches, Texas to the parentage of the late Hezekiah and Juanita Coleman. He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Prairie View A & M University for more than two years. While attending PV he majored in industrial education and electronics before deciding to enlist in the Air Force and married his first wife, Ms. Carol Joyce Whittington. To this union two children were born: two daughters; Joycelyn and Tammy. Calvin received the Lord Jesus as his personal savior at an early age while attending church with the "Coleman Clan of 10" at Progressive Baptist Church in Texas City, TX. Calvin was united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Amy Joyce Davis on January 1st, 1971, in Texas City, TX. They were married for 33 years until her death. To this union two children were born: one daughter and one son; Krista and Chad. Calvin was a trailblazer in the energy field as the first Black electrician in the electrical division of the Public Works Department for the City of Houston. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 66, an electricians' union. After twenty-six years of service, Calvin retired on December 31, 2001. In recognition and appreciation of his loyal and dedicated public service, former Mayor Lee Brown issued a proclamation that December 31st, 2001, was "Calvin R. Coleman Day" in Houston, TX. Calvin R. Coleman is survived by his beloved three daughters Joycelyn Ingram, Tammy and David Johnson and Krista and Efrem Varnado, Sr. and son Calvin "Chad"; ten grandchildren, Erika, Melvin, Ede'Lesha, Anthia, Leah, Quintin, Earlisha, Chel'C, Reese and Caliece; four sisters, Deborah and Diane and two who preceded him in death, Beverly and Susan; three brothers, Perry and Marc and one who preceded him in death, David; eighteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends including his dear and special friend, Myrtle Littles. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11:00 am at the chapel of Bay Area Funeral Directors, located at 5410 FM 1765 (facing Highway 3) in Texas City, TX 77591. All memorials may be sent to the funeral home. 409-933-4300.