John E Coleman, 80, of Texarkana, AR and Maud, TX passed away on February 21, 2021 in Texarkana, TX. John was born in Simms, TX on February 14, 1941 to Otis and Ellen “ Bea” Coleman. John spent the last 20 years of his life united in love with Vivian Marlar of Texarkana, AR.
John grew up and attended school in Liberty, TX. During his early years, he helped provide for his family by working on an oil rig. Later, he held various jobs ranging from working on the family farm, owning a pizza restaurant, and trucking company, then retiring from a long career at International Paper. John had a very strong work ethic, which he tried to always instill in his children and grandchildren.
John served our country bravely during the Vietnam War. After serving, he settled down in Maud, TX where he met his wife and began his family, which included his daughter, Lisa. While in Maud, John became a member of the Masonic Lodge #859, the First Baptist Church of Maud, and served as a volunteer fire fighter. Later in life, John met Vivian and gained two more daughters.
