BAIRD-FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

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James Harold Coleman, age 82, of Portland passed away on Sunday November 13, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 29, 1940 the son of James and Alice ( Mullet) Coleman.  He was married to Rebecca Lynn Hopkins who survives.  James served in the US Navy from 1957 – 1961.  He was retired as a truck driver with First Fleet and owned and operated Memory Lane retail store.  James enjoyed camping, fishing, riding motorcycles and wintering in Florida.

Surviving are his wife Becky, two sons Kevin Coleman of High View, West Virginia and Kurt Coleman of Huntertown, Indiana, step-son Damion Lewis of Portland, step daughter Danielle Lewis of Portland, Four grandchildren Jamie Lamm, Lance Coleman, Justice Day and Grant Lewis.  Eleven great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society.  Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.

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