| Roland D. Coleman, age 57, passed away May 4, 2012. Born February 9, 1955 to proud parents Kenneth & Rosemary Coleman. At a young age he loved music. In elementary school he learned to play the saxophone and by high school he played every instrument except for the trombone. His favorite was the piano & alto saxophone. In junior high the school marching band played at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and made the album “Sounds of Music by Atherton Junior and Senior High Bands”. After graduating high school in 1973 he and a few friends formed a band called “Syne” playing at local venues. He married Renee Metcalf in 1978 and had a son, Jason Anthony Coleman, whom he truly adored. Roland continued working with his father’s company “Coleman Construction” and built homes mainly in the Grand Blanc area. He had a passion for animals, mainly his german shepards, Taya & Merlyn, his rottweiler, Kaeli and mix Charlie. All of which he rescued. Roland was dignosed in June 2012 with lung cancer and fought a courageous battle. He will be greatly missed. He is the Beloved husband of Renee. Dear father of Jason. Dear grandpa of Caleb and the late Caden. Brother of Anthony (Debbie) Coleman & Ted Coleman. Son-in-law of Robert (Audrey) Metcalf. Brother-in-law of Bobbie (Andrew) Hunt & Yvonne Stieve. Roland also leaves many special nieces, nephews and dear friends. He is predeceased by his parents Kenneth & Rosemary Coleman, his brother Danny Coleman. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 3pm at Temrowski Family Funeral Home, 500 Main St., Fenton. Friends may visit beginning at 1pm. Contributions may be made to the family. |
