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The Memorial Service for Mr. Coleman Whitfield will be conducted Monday, November 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Georgia with Reverend Alfred Wynn officiating.
Mr. Coleman Bryant Whitfield was born on July 6, 1934 in Louisville, Georgia to the late McKinley and Callie Heggs Whitfield. He graduated from Monitor High School in Fitzgerald, Georgia then furthered his education at Fort Valley State University.
In 1966 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country honorably. He was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Letter of Appreciation, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal with 4 stars and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm.
Mr. Whitfield departed this earthly life on October 30, 2019 at his residence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William McKinley Whitfield.
Memories of his beautiful life will be forever cherished by his loving wife, Alnetia Whitfield of Montezuma, Georgia; two daughters: Oneida Whitfield of Stockbridge, Georgia and Ranee Whitfield of Odenton, Maryland; two stepchildren: Trenton Lockhart of Atlanta, Georgia and Franchell English of Albany, Georgia; six step grandchildren; twelve step great grandchildren; two sisters: Carrie E. Brown and Margaret Fowler; a host of nieces and nephews; special devoted friends: Leonard Johnson and Chiquita Fye.