Arnold Coleman

Arnold Coleman, age 68, of East Bluegrass Trail, Bland, VA, formerly of Iaeger, WV died Sunday October 20^th, 2019 in Bland County in an accident while doing what he loved, coon hunting.

Born June 22. 1951 in Hurley, VA, he was the son of the late Hiram and Dicie Justus Coleman. He had lived in Bland, VA since 1994 and had previously lived in Iaeger, WV. He was a disabled coal miner of 23 years having last worked at U.S. Steel Coal Mines in Pineville, WV. He was a UMWA Member of Local Union 1713. He was of the Christian faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers,

Mont Coleman and Sanford Coleman; and a sister, Hattie Coleman.

Survivors:

Wife of 49 years: Linda Walker Coleman of the home

Son: Christopher Coleman and wife Melissa of Bland, VA

Sister: Pauline Osborne and husband Whitten of Iaeger, WV

Grandsons: Matthew and Andrew Coleman

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, October 27^th, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, WV with Rev. Sam Francis officiating. Burial will follow at the Mechanicsburg Cemetery in Bland, VA. His family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call on Saturday from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Funeral Home. The family is receiving online condolences at www.cravens-shires.com.

The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Rd, Bluefield, WV is in charge of arrangements.