Raby A. Coleman, 76, of Hickory, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born July 14, 1946 to the late Authur Coleman and Estelle Graham Coleman. Raby was a member of Wayside Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Stella Coleman.
He is survived by his daughter, Christy Lovern of Granite Falls; son, Michael Coleman and wife Deena of Connelly Springs; sister, Louise Teague and husband Bill of Hudson; grandchildren, Anthony Lovern and wife Victoria, Joshua Lovern and wife Katie, Christian Lovern and wife Cori, Cameron Lovern and wife Crystal, Mark Coleman, and Andrew Coleman; and great-grandchildren, Noah, Addison, Raelyn, Oliver, and Wrenly.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Pastor Paul Grindstaff officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online obituary and guestbook is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
Raby was a long time friend of the family and was like a brother to my parents. He has helped so many people he has crossed paths with and he was not ashamed of his salvation. I am sorry for your loss.