Bobby Lee Coleman, age 85, of Southport, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from long term effects of emphysema in the Ocean Trail Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Wadesboro, NC on January 20, 1937, Bobby was a son of the late Eddie Coleman and Heidi Smith.

Bobby's favorite pastime was fishing at the beach on the pier. During his working career he was in furniture manufacturing for many years. He also worked at a restaurant for a while, but his favorite job was being a janitor at the elementary school which is what he retired from. He loved his grandchildren and his daughter. He had a quiet manner but was always quick with a smile or laugh.

Surviving are a daughter, Bobbie Jean Crawford, four grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; a brother, L. D. Coleman of Dallas, TX; his longtime friend and companion, Deborah Powers of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC and her son Ricky Honeycutt of Fancy Gap VA.

To honor his wishes, there will be no services at this time.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

The Son Will Shine on Me Again

The days were dark and dreary

They seemed so long and blue.

I felt as if I was in a trap

And I didn't know what to do.

I searched for answers everywhere...

I thought I'd lose my mind.

But I knew I couldn't give up yet

A solution I had to find.

But all the while this hole inside

Kept growing larger each day.

I prayed to God that He would come

And show me a better way.

Lo and behold! He answered my prayers.

He made me whole again.

He said He'd forgive me of my wrongs

And wash away all my sins.

The Sunlight on the Spirit

Was always shining through

The Son will shine on me again

Because God loves me too.

Deborah Powers

Goodbye my friend. I've always loved you. And I always will.