MARLIN COLEMAN, 79 years of age of Maxie, VA, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008 at the Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, VA, following an extended illness. Born in Dickenson County, he was the son of the late Tyrus (Tie) N. and Stella Wealthy Coleman. He was a resident of Buchanan County most of his life and served in the United States Army. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and was a painter for Bethlehem Steel.

Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Coleman.

He is survived by 2-Daughters: Brenda and husband Bill Kidd, Baltimore, MD, Sandra Bond, Kingsport, TN, 2-Sons: Bruce Allen Coleman, Maxie, VA, William Coleman, Baltimore, MD, 1-Sister: Orpha Coleman Brown, Oakwood, VA, 2-Brothers: Irvin Coleman, Charlotte, NC, Roby Coleman, Maxie, VA

Also, survived by 3-Grandchildren, 3-Nieces and 4-Nephews.

He was preceded in death by 2-Sons: Marlin Coleman Jr. & Ronald Wayne Coleman; and 2-Brothers Clarence & Donaway Coleman.

Funeral Services for MARLIN COLEMAN will be conducted Monday, August 18, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors: Ronnie Sliger and Pim Griffey officiating with burial to follow in the Deel & Coleman Cemetery on Bull Mountain, Harman, VA.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Saturday afternoon at 5:00 P.M. with services Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements.