Glenn Earl Coleman was born January 18, 1963, in Prince George County, Maryland to the late Janet Glass.  He was raised by his grandparents, Mr. James and Louise Glass.  He accepted Christ at an early age at United Missionary Baptist Church.  He spent his youth between Hurt Virginia and Prince County, Maryland.

Glenn was an outstanding athlete.  He was a top basketball, football and track runner at Gretna High School.  Even today, he has records that have not been broken.  While attending Gretna High School, he met the love of his life, Donna.  They were joined in holy matrimony on April 9, 1983, at his grandparents’ residence.

Glen was one of a kind.  He had an infectious personality and beautiful smile.  He was the man, the myth, and the legend.  He loved to go fishing, playing corn hole and horseshoes.  He was an avid fan of UNC Tarheels and Oakland Raiders.  He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Glass; three daughters, Sharon, Deona and Desiree Coleman; a son, Kevin Coleman; two sisters; April Young and Patricia Byrd; a uncle, Steve Glass and an aunt, Linda Walker.

He leaves behind his wife of forty-one years, Donna; five sons, Anthony Miller (Latoya), Jamie Miller (Melanie), Christopher, Brandon and Terrance Coleman; five daughters, Sharisse Coleman (Barry), Felicia Coleman, Sharon Coleman (Larry), Jasmine Broggin (Patrick) and Glenda Coleman (Kendell); eighteen grandchildren, Samara, Antionette, DeAndre, DJ, McKenzie, Devante, Shatorri, Jaylen, Kylie, Kingston, Kaleb, Samiya, Kayden, Patrick Jr., Kamani, Khalil, Von, and Sy’Aire; one great grandson, Jeremiah; a brother, Raymond Byrd, Jr.; a two sisters, Marie Clark and Scottie Ferguson; an aunt/sister, Verdell Logan; two uncles, Morris and Micheal Glass; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Celebration of life service for Glenn Earl Coleman will be held Monday, April 15, 2024,1:00p.m. at United Missionary Baptist Church, 869 Hundley Drive Hurt, Virginia.  Rev. Keith Otey, Pastor, Rev. Scottie Craft, Eulogist and  Rev. Jimmy Tarpley, Presiding.

A public viewing will be held Sunday, April 14, 2024, at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

The family is asked to assemble at the residence, 149 Northmont Blvd, Danville, Virginia at 11:45 a.m. on the day of service.

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Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr.,Funeral Director., (434)799-9262.

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