Lee Coleman

                                                              LEE SORRELS COLEMAN

                                                            July 14, 1949 ~ May 25, 2026

Lee Coleman, age 76, died on May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Lee was born in West Point, Mississippi on July 14, 1949, the second son of Mr. Howard Clark "Butch" Coleman, Sr. and Mrs. Virginia Sorrels Coleman.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Peggy Green Coleman, and by two sons, Jack Howard Coleman of Dallas, Texas, and Bonner Clark Coleman (Brittany) of Olive Branch, Mississippi. He is also survived by his brothers, Jimmy Coleman (Jan) and David Coleman (Laura). He was predeceased by his mother and father and by his brother, Howard Clark Coleman, Jr.

While growing up, Lee moved with his parents around several cities in Mississippi, including Tupelo and Pascagoula. He was a distinction graduate of Pascagoula High School, where he served as a Student Body President, Editor of the school paper and literary magazine, and other student honors. While living in Pascagoula he was employed as a reporter for the Mississippi Press Register, Pascagoula's daily newspaper.

He attended and graduated from the University of Mississippi earning a degree in public administration. While an undergraduate student at Ole Miss, he was elected to the student senate and was also elected president pro tem of the student senate.

After undergraduate school, he attended and graduated from the Ole Miss Law School. While a law student, he was elected vice-president and later president of the law school student body and served on the moot court board.

After law school, he returned to his hometown of West Point and began to practice law with his father. Shortly thereafter, he was elected to the state House of Representatives. He served two terms in the House before deciding not to seek re-election and to come home and practice law full-time.

After his term as a state representative expired, he was elected as the Clay County, Mississippi, Board of Supervisors attorney. He held the Board Attorney job for 25 years until he was elected as Circuit Court Judge, Place 3, 16th Judicial

District.

He served as Circuit Judge for 12 years. When he retired, he served as a Senior Status Judge. In 2023, he was selected as a member of the West Point Hall of Fame.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, EPC of West Point, Mississippi, where he served as a deacon and an elder.

Funeral Service will be held May 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Brandon Bates officiating. Visitation will also be held at the church from 1:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, West Point, Mississippi. Robinson Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Barry Reynolds, Ralph Weems IV, John Wright, Bradley Barnes, Hunter Davis, and Gene Hawkins.

Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Edmund "Ned" Miller and Lee's long-time friend David Owen of Columbus, Mississippi.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Lee's in-home

Comforcare caregivers: Jasmyn Walker for her attentive care to Lee every day, and Freda Ellis for care to Lee recently.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, EPC, P.O. Box 366, West Point, Mississippi 39773 or the charity of the donor's choice.