Merle H. Coleman

Merle H. Coleman, age 76 of Rochelle, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Crisp Regional Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in the Morningside Cemetery. Interment will be in the family plot in the Morningside Cemetery. Reverend Jay Moore will officiate. 

Mr. Coleman was born on April 21, 1950 in Fitzgerald. He was the son of the late Mr. Clyde “Buddy” Coleman and the late Mrs. Mildred Jones Coleman. He enjoyed playing basketball during high school and always loved to watch sports especially the Atlanta Braves.

Survivors include brother; Darrell (Dianne) Coleman of Hawkinsville, sisters; Sharon Childers of Cordele and Karen (James) Bailey of Perry and several nieces and nephews.

Frazier and Son Funeral Home in Rochelle is in charge of arrangements.