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Robert Neal Coley

4/20/2017

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Robert Neal Coley, age 77, passed on April 18, 2017 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, Georgia.

The Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 415 Cotton Avenue, Americus, Georgia where Bishop Melvin McCluster is the Pastor. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.

Robert was born August 18, 1939 in Americus, Georgia to the late Timothy O. Coley Sr. and Lila Mae Neal Coley. He is preceded in death by five siblings Timothy O. Coley Jr., Constance Hellsetter, Otis Mae Calloway, Rudolph Coley, and Barbara Anna Coley, and a brother-in-law, Theodore Storey.

Robert was educated in the public school system of Sumter County and was a graduate of Staley High School, Americus, Georgia. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He joined the band of Christian believers at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. He was employed at Phillip’s Industries as a Supervisor and later worked and retired from Container Marketing Inc., as a Supervisor.

Robert was a devoted husband and a caring father. He was a “sharp dresser” who loved his elegant suits which he wore daily.  Robert was one of the greatest checker players in Southwest Georgia.  He loved to draw as a hobby and he created “signs” for area businesses in the community.  Robert had a passion for others, he would do anything to help you, if needed. He was a God-fearing man, and he love the Lord with all his heart.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 43 years, Gwendolyn Storey Coley, Americus, Georgia; eleven children, Willie Lee Carter, Brenda Carter Tyson (Jesse), Robert Jerome Coley, Derrick Dexter Coley (Yolanda), Deo Coley Cochran-Sherrod (Rev. Dr. Frederick), all of Americus, Georgia, Kelvin Everett Coley, Macon, Georgia, Darrel Storey (Cellia), Americus, Georgia, Gisela Beatrice Coley,  Macon, Georgia, Donza Melissa Foster (Fredric), Powder Springs, Georgia, Robert Andre Coley (Michelle), Jacksonville, Florida, Courtney Kentrolis Coley Sr., Americus, Georgia; forty-one grandchildren;  twenty-six  great grandchildren; three siblings Gracie Milliner, Hartford, Connecticut, Stephen Coley (Gisela), Columbia, Maryland and Ronald Coley (Sharon), Americus, Georgia; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Melvyn Storey, Americus, Georgia, Lillian Batchelor (Thomas), Ellaville, Georgia, Bernard Storey (Erma) Arizona, Doris Collier (David) Albany, Georgia, Rev. William Storey (Mamie), Columbus, Georgia, Milton Storey (Mary), Ellaville, Georgia, Diann Laster (Rev. William) Americus, Georgia, and Velma Coley, Andersonville, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews , other relatives and friends including a devoted friend Herbert Turner, Albany, Georgia.

27 Comments
Tom and Shelia
4/20/2017 04:53:56 pm

Thinking of you and your family and keeping you close in prayer's

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Betty Williams. Stephens
4/20/2017 05:23:33 pm

My Prayers and condolence to you and your family Mrs Coley during this time of your loss. Betty Stephens and Bettye Peterson

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Patricia Wallace
4/20/2017 06:52:51 pm

My deepest sympathy to your family during this most difficult time. May the Lord give you strength and may the memories ease your heavy hearts.

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Carol, Tarra & Tytus Nelson
4/20/2017 10:24:57 pm

Americus Georgia will never be the same without the "Man" Robert Coley!!! We will miss our dear Uncle and all his gorgeous outfits!! We are just a call away to all our family! Love you all and may Jehovah grant us strengthen to endure.

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Bobby johnson
4/21/2017 09:29:09 am

Robert and I worked together for almost 25 years.he was a sharp dresser and a fine man.he will be missed

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Virginia Jackson
4/21/2017 10:31:02 am

I am sorry to hear about your lost, may God keep you and be with you always.

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Patricia McDonald Davis
4/21/2017 11:09:57 am

It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of my dear Uncle Robert. He was such an amazing spirit and I know the heavens are rejoicing and welcoming the CLASSIC MAN. Always sharp and always smiling. He made us all proud to be apart of the COLEY CLAN!! Love you uncle and thank you for being a PILLAR in our family. Rest Easy.

Your niece Trisha

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Deborah J. McDonald
4/21/2017 12:17:36 pm

Rest in peace Uncle Robert. I'M so proud and happy to be your niece. IT was such a pleasure to see the Fashion Show that you put on for the family. You will surely be miss. Family stay strong.

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Cathy Driggers
4/21/2017 05:38:43 pm

Gwen, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Bobby and Sheila
4/21/2017 07:51:20 pm

Our condolences and prayers are with you and your family

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Helen R. Wilkins
4/21/2017 09:25:44 pm

Gwen, so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Know that your strength comes from the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

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James O. Cochran Jr.
4/22/2017 08:48:10 am

Grandad you will forever be missed, but I know you're in a better place.

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Bobbie j. Linwood
4/22/2017 10:25:29 am

A friend of Lillian and Thomas Batchlor..just wants to say sorry for your great lost. Know that God is mindful you and all your family. Be BLESSED.

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Tammy Williams
4/22/2017 11:41:43 am

To our classmates: Gisela, Kevin, and Darryl, and to the rest of his family.
My condolences and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Just know earth has no sorrows heaven cannot heal!

Sorrowful submitted
Tammy Williams
Danena Chambiss Lewis
Class of 1985

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THE WALTON FAMILY - AMERICUS, ALBANY, ATLANTA, SMITHVILLE
4/22/2017 08:19:44 pm

Our sympathy and love is extended to all of you. He will be deeply missed.

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Gloria J HARRIS
4/23/2017 12:46:15 pm

With deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you. RIP!!!

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Elizabeth Thomas up
4/24/2017 01:28:19 pm

We are very sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our prayers.

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Harriett Rouland
4/24/2017 03:49:40 pm

You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.

The Rouland Family

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Terryll Fair
4/24/2017 07:57:03 pm

May peace and comfort be with you at this time.

Macedonia Baptist Church Women's (Venture I ) Sunday School Class in Macon, Georgia.

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The Powell Family-Americus
4/24/2017 08:53:08 pm

Our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with the family. Mr. William Powell & Family--Vanessa Powell & Family

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The Pride family Andersonville
4/24/2017 09:32:46 pm

Our sympathy and love is extended to all of you. He will be deeply missed

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Ramona Barney-Ellison
4/25/2017 06:57:45 am

To The Coley Family: God feels the pain your heart and He cares for you.(1 Peter 5:7)

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Sondra Hudson
4/25/2017 10:10:53 am

Robert and Michelle y'all and the coley family are in my prayers through this time. Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted. Matt 5:4

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O Castleberry
4/28/2017 08:18:47 am

To The Family, You have suffered a great loss and Jehovah feels your pain and for that I am truly sorry . Psalms 145: 18,19 says " Jehovah is near to all those calling on him,... " Verse 19 says " He hears their cry for help and he rescues them." Almighty God will help you through your pain. Please rely on his tender care.

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Ann
4/30/2017 07:41:34 am

Sorry to hear about the lost of your loved one, but as Jehovah God said there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and he unrighteous at Acts 24:15 so you can have that hope of seeing your loved one again one day

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Carolyn Nelson
4/19/2020 05:18:49 pm

It's been 3 years and the pain is still there. We miss our Uncle Robert and his first wife Aunt Beatrice. May the family stay strong.

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Robert Coley
5/3/2020 12:04:51 pm

Dad I miss you so much. Right now more than ever. Wish I could have spent more time with you before you moved on to a better place. Could you please help me get pass these thoughts I have. I pray you talk to me and give me advice. Love you always.

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