With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mr. Larry Ronald "Ronnie" Coleman, 75, a beloved figure from Newnan, Georgia. Ronnie went to be with our Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, March 10, 2025, after a long battle with the devastating disease of Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
He was born in Appling County on December 26, 1949, to his surviving mother, Opal Rowland Coleman, and his deceased father, Freeman Clifton Coleman. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Burkett, brother Jimmy Burkett, and son, William "Billy" Byous.
Ronnie grew up in Savannah, Georgia, later moved to Baxley, and eventually settled in Coweta County, where he lived for 40 years. Ronnie retired from Atlanta Freightliner where he sold parts and trucks. His deep love for his wife, family, and friends will always be remembered. Ronnie enjoyed his family, holiday gatherings, racing, golfing, and weekends working on cars with friends (which they affectionately called "prayer meetings") and mud bog racing.
The Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 17th at 2 PM at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA. Visitation will be held from 1 PM until service time. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
Survivors include his mother, Opal Coleman, wife Brenda Coleman, sister Glynda Woodcock, brother Andy Coleman (Debbie); daughter Shayne Olmstead (Randy), daughter Veronica Dover (Brian), and daughter Angela Byous; Grandchildren Tyler O'Keefe, Victoria Amoroso (Zack), Abigail Tomlin (Blake), Jonethen Alderman, Caleb, Alias, and Aiden Dover; and great-grandchildren Walker Tomlin and Elizabeth Amoroso.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com
Ronnie was the most genuine person. If you knew him, you loved him. He was a hard-working man who worked all his life, beginning when he was 13 years old with a paper route. He then got a job driving a wrecker when he was 14 to buy a 1957 Chevy. He loved being on a racetrack!! He had a great sense of humor. He loved to laugh and have fun and pick at everyone. His favorite thing to do was race and I HOPE HE HITS THOSE GOLD STREETS ON TWO WHEELS!!!!
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580
