Joseph Thomas “Joe” Coleman
July 5, 1940 ~ November 5, 2018
Joseph Thomas “Joe” Coleman, 78, Glasgow, died Monday, November 5, 2018 at NHC Healthcare. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Joseph Lucian Coleman and Nettie Goff Coleman.
Joe was always actively involved in the agricultural community and was a member of 4-H and FFA while in school. After graduating from Hiseville High School, he attended the University of Kentucky. After college, he spent his life as a farmer and implement dealer. He, along with his brother Jerry, was co-founder of J & J Sales in Glasgow. He was a member of the Equipment Dealers Association and a member of the Bear Wallow Church of Christ.
Survivors include one nephew: Jay Coleman, his wife Rochelle, and their children Abigail and Adeline Coleman; one niece: Mary Vickery, her children Emily and Mindy Vickery, and her granddaughter Rayleigh Witty; his sister-in-law, Linda Thompson Coleman; along with several cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Brent Coleman.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Hiseville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Jay…I can remember meeting Joe at the implement dealership many years ago when I was there with my stepfather, Glenroy Carter. I also can remember taking a trip to Florida with Joe’s parents Lucian and Nettie when I was in Jr. High. Our prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
Paulette Wasylycia