Willie Jake Coleman Jr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Willie Jake Coleman Jr. of Salem, Connecticut is shared. Willie, born on February 16, 1952, passed away on September 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Coleman and Lucy Coleman; his brother Gregory Coleman; his mother-in-law Hazel Gregory; and his brother-in-law Gary Ralls.
He is survived by: his former wife Olympia Gregory; his children, Willie Coleman III, Whitney Coleman and Deanna Coleman; his nephew William Gregory; his daughter-in-law Alexandra Formica Coleman; his brother Ronald; his sister-in-law Cynthia Coleman; his friend Olympia Gregory; his sister Leah Ralls; his grandchildren, Skye, Lennox Coleman and Alyse Manley; his children, Skye, Alyse and Holli Manley; and his nieces and nephews, Derek, Courtney, Colette and Jordan. He is also survived by many cousins, along with countless friends.
A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Shiloh Baptist Church (1 Garvin St, New London, CT 06320).
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to donate in his name to the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, Shiloh Baptist Church, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Windham Youth Cheerleading – or simply share a longwinded story with someone you love.
