Robert Louis “Smiley” Coleman, 71, of Atmore, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 at Atmore Nursing Care Center.
Mr. Coleman was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore who was known by those who knew him best affectionately as “Smiley”. He attended Escambia County Training School and was a member of Mt. Gillead Baptist Church and had a green thumb when it came to gardening.
The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Mt. Gillead Baptsit Church in Freemanville with Elder Edgar McCarthy and Rev. Gary Bryant officiating. Burial followed at the Pierce, Rabb, Montgomery Cemetery with Turner Funeral Chapel directing.
Mr. Coleman is survived by a niece, Celia (Carl) Staples of Atmore; and numerous nephews, nieces cousins and other relatives.
Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings.