Lawrence Coleman

Posted on January 19, 2022

Lawrence Coleman 91, went to be with our Lord on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at his home in Vero Beach surrounded by family.

He was born March 29, 1930, in Plant City to Barney and Laura Delle Coleman.

Lawrence was a farmer and rancher, owning and operating O Circle Bar Ranch, spending most of his life in Hardee County.

He was a member of First Baptist of Steinhatchee and a prior member of New Hope Baptist Church of Wauchula.

Lawrence was a devoted husband, father and grandfather to his family.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Barney and Laura Delle Coleman; late wife, Carolyn Coleman; son, Dean Coleman; and sisters, Gladys Whitener, Blanche Woods, Myrtle Roberts and Dorothy Lastinger.

He is survived by: his wife, Sandra Coleman; daughters, Gail Albritton and Sheree Boyette (Gene); daughter-in law, Lou Anna Coleman; sister, Doris Dennard; stepchildren, Jeff West (Michelle) and Joye Persky (Tim); grandchildren, Dean Coleman (Lauren), Shelley Salvinski (Paul), Melissa Lessa (Mike), Kristin Albritton, Heather Taylor (Jeff), Deanna Tissue (Wayne) and Dylan West (Hannah); and great-grandchildren, Addison Salvinski, Kaitlyn Aviles, Michaela Lessa, Stephen Lessa, Lindsey Taylor, Hayden Taylor, Emily Tissue and Janiyah Rodriguez.

A visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m.