Clarence Ray Coleman

October 18, 1951 - January 5, 2021

Clarence Ray Coleman, 69, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. Brett Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at Stoneville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Funeral home pandemic guidelines will apply. A Rockingham County native, Clarence was born on October 18, 1951, to the late Foster and Bessie Hazelwood Coleman. He lived in Oklahoma for many years before returning to Rockingham County. Clarence was a proud member of the Rockingham County Men’s Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lemuel, Lewis, Eddie, Moyer, Ralph, and a baby infant Coleman; and his sister, Janie Fitzgerald. Clarence is survived by his wife, Vera Mae Hazelwood of the home; his son, Carlton Coleman (Fang Lin) of California; his step children, Lesia Hill of Mayodan, Keith Hill of Madison, and Mark Hill (Susan) of Pine Hall; his sisters, Lena Ellington of Stoneville, Glenda Neely of Eden, and Gloria Jean Joyce (Anthony) of Eden; one grandchild, Fionn Coleman; and several nieces and nephews. Ray Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Clarence Coleman and all are invited to share memories or offer condolences at www.rayfuneralhome.com.