Jim was the fourth child and second son of William Smith and Eva Marie Shafer Coleman, born on 15 January 1917, in Champaign County, Ohio.
He was named for both his grandfather, James William Coleman, and his father, William Smith Coleman. He was a handsome boy and man. When his hair had turned white in his later years, he was very distinguished-looking.
He served in the Military Police during World War II, apparently in Alaska. Not much is known about his military service.
He married Gladys Leana Hackley in 1936, and was the father of three children, two boys and one girl. One son and one daughter survive (2009). Jim and Gladys were later divorced. Gladys then married a Hammond.
Jim was a carpenter, like his brothers, and skilled with his hands. He worked at odd jobs most of his adult life.
He died on 9 February 1979 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, at the age of 62, and was buried in the old section of Maple Grove Cemetery, North Lewisburg, Ohio.
He was named for both his grandfather, James William Coleman, and his father, William Smith Coleman. He was a handsome boy and man. When his hair had turned white in his later years, he was very distinguished-looking.
He served in the Military Police during World War II, apparently in Alaska. Not much is known about his military service.
He married Gladys Leana Hackley in 1936, and was the father of three children, two boys and one girl. One son and one daughter survive (2009). Jim and Gladys were later divorced. Gladys then married a Hammond.
Jim was a carpenter, like his brothers, and skilled with his hands. He worked at odd jobs most of his adult life.
He died on 9 February 1979 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, at the age of 62, and was buried in the old section of Maple Grove Cemetery, North Lewisburg, Ohio.
Jim was the fourth child and second son of William Smith and Eva Marie Shafer Coleman, born on 15 January 1917, in Champaign County, Ohio.
He was named for both his grandfather, James William Coleman, and his father, William Smith Coleman. He was a handsome boy and man. When his hair had turned white in his later years, he was very distinguished-looking.
He served in the Military Police during World War II, apparently in Alaska. Not much is known about his military service.
He married Gladys Leana Hackley in 1936, and was the father of three children, two boys and one girl. One son and one daughter survive (2009). Jim and Gladys were later divorced. Gladys then married a Hammond.
Jim was a carpenter, like his brothers, and skilled with his hands. He worked at odd jobs most of his adult life.
He died on 9 February 1979 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, at the age of 62, and was buried in the old section of Maple Grove Cemetery, North Lewisburg, Ohio.
He was named for both his grandfather, James William Coleman, and his father, William Smith Coleman. He was a handsome boy and man. When his hair had turned white in his later years, he was very distinguished-looking.
He served in the Military Police during World War II, apparently in Alaska. Not much is known about his military service.
He married Gladys Leana Hackley in 1936, and was the father of three children, two boys and one girl. One son and one daughter survive (2009). Jim and Gladys were later divorced. Gladys then married a Hammond.
Jim was a carpenter, like his brothers, and skilled with his hands. He worked at odd jobs most of his adult life.
He died on 9 February 1979 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, at the age of 62, and was buried in the old section of Maple Grove Cemetery, North Lewisburg, Ohio.
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