Larry Coleman
Age - 77
December 8, 2023
"Larry Coleman, 77, a lifelong resident of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana. Born on September 12, 1946, in Covington, KY, he was the oldest son of the late Leslie Martin Coleman and Margarette Fardo Coleman. On August 12, 1978, he married Lita Jo Vogelsong Coleman, and his best friend of 40 years preceded him in death on September 16, 2018. For over 30 years, he drove a truck for A. C. Leasing in Sharonville, OH, after previously driving for Pepsi. At the center of his life were his family and his farms, where he spent countless hours doing the work he loved. Earlier in his life, Larry enjoyed traveling to Amish Country in Ohio. For five years he owned and operated Wildcat Carriages, dressing as Santa and visiting the Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Meijer in Cold Spring. In retirement, Larry looked forward to visiting Rural King. He had seen every episode of "Gunsmoke" at least three times. He is survived by his two sons: Larry Wayne ( Brenda) Coleman of Butler, KY and Donald James (Melissa) Coleman of Las Vegas, NV ; two step-sons: Randy (Kathy) Elmore of Cincinnati, OH and James "Bo" (Linda) Elmore of Covington, KY; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; three sisters: Carolyn Wachtel of Scottsdale, AZ, Debbie Stenger of Burlington, KY, and Regina Guyette of Paradise Valley, AZ; twin brothers: Marc Coleman of Washington, PA and Mike Coleman of Lake Park, GA; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Sorrell on April 8, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 202 Second Street, Falmouth, KY 41040, with Fr. Britton Hennessey officiating. The visitation will be from 10-11:30 am on Saturday preceding the mass at Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth. Interment will take place in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Pendleton County. "Show more