Rhoderick Ladaryl "Bot" Coleman

Our Everlasting Love

Rod & Linda Rod, and over, my mind My love, best friend, and soul mate. Over would have thought replays that last moment I saw you. Who -bye forever? that “see you later” would have been good I am praying that Memories are all I have to hold on to now. of peace, but my God keeps me and the whole family in a state y” while trying to thoughts keep racing with “what if” or “wh . find some solution to this sudden good-bye I stare at the door I sit and listen for your truck to pull up.

I wake up in tears wishing to see you fill the whole frame.

Rod, without you in because I want to hear you call my name. my life, I will never be the same. am missing you so I am missing you so much, my love. I he this hurt. I am much!!! I cannot find anything to soot n, with those crazy clinging to the hope of seeing you agai jokes and that handsome grin. our dear Lord and Until then, take your rest, my love, with love you forever.

Savior Jesus Christ and the angels. I will

Your loving wife, Linda

Daddy,

Mario, Neja, Keyah, Girrod, and Shad

Daddy, Heaven has received another angel, The night sky another star.

Your life has become a loving memory.

I know you will never be far.

So, PawPaw Rod, I will say good-bye.

I love and miss you with all my heart, And although it doesn’t seem real, I know we will never be too far apart.

AJ, Jr., and Serenity My Dad and Mentor

Growing up, I did not have my biological father in my life; that is when you stepped up as my dad, my mentor, and a helper. For that, I say thank you. I am who I am today because of you. How blessed I am to have someone like you to instill all my values and morals. I will always remember the fun times we had together; it was never a dull moment. You could not stand me wearing makeup and heels even though I did it anyway. We could not wait until football season so we could talk trash, and you would call my phone talking about “it is really, really important who won the game.” I just want you to know; I could not get on the bus without you saying something about the Cowboys losing. If nobody ate my unseasoned, burnt food, you would always eat it, and compliment it at that, lol! I am going to miss helping you work your cash app and anything else on the phone. I will miss fixing your food and all the good laughs we shared. I know God does not make any mistakes, and he will not put no more on you than you can bare. I am still going to be lit as always. I gotta turn up every day, and when I go to prom, graduate, get married and have children, you will always be in my heart! I love you so much; you will forever be missed.

-Junebug (Carolena)

Tribute To our Dad

We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds.

The days we do not think of you are very hard to find.

Each morning when we awake, we know that you are gone.

And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on.

Our hearts still ache with sadness, and secret tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you no one will ever know.

Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill.

In life, we loved you dearly; in death, we love you still.

There will always be a heartache, and often a silent tear.

But always a precious memory of the days when you were here.

If tears would make a staircase, and heartaches make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven and bring you home again.

We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Love Everlasting

Celebrating theLife of Rhoderick Coleman Rhoderick LaDaryl “Bot” Coleman

was born to Ms. Dorothy Coleman and the late Jimmy Adams at Lackey Hospital in Forest, Mississippi, on September 6, 1967.

Rhoderick attended Raleigh elementary and high school, where he developed a love for basketball that would carry him throughout his years and lead him to Mississippi Valley State University, where he was a member of the 1986 SWAC championship-winning team. He graduated in 1990 with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Rhoderick accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at New Chapel United Methodist Church. He also attended Good Hope Baptist Church. Both located in Pulaski, Mississippi.

Rhoderick was known by many names, but the names that meant most were those of husband and father. He was the father to five amazing children. Rhoderick was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life Linda Coleman on October 1, 2017, and from this union came two loving children.

Hard work was no stranger to Rhoderick. All the hard work he displayed on the basketball court he transferred to his professional life. Rhoderick was a jack of all trades. At the time of his untimely passing, he was employed with Fed Ex. Rhoderick LaDaryl “Bot” Coleman, 53, was called to his heavenly home on March 25, 2021, in Warren County, Mississippi.

Rhoderick leaves behind to cherish his memories a loving and dedicated wife: Linda Coleman; seven children: Shamario, Taneja, Akeyah, Girrod, Rodarius, Diamond, and Carolena; four grandchildren: Aiden, Girrod Jr, Serenity, Nolan; a loving mother; Dorothy Coleman; two siblings: Cedric (Sonja “Faye”) Coleman of Clinton, MS, Greg (Andrea) Coleman of Laurel, Ms. Godsister: Ella Ellis (E. R.) of Sylvarena, MS. He also leaves cherished memories with a mother-in-law LeeAnna Cole of Flora, MS; sister-in-law Pearlene Cole of Flora, MS., five brothers-in-law Curtis (Barbara) Pate and Kendrick (Jessica) Hudson of Flora, MS; Curlie (Robin) Pate of Bronx, NY; Ira (Elizabeth) Cole of Byram, MS, John (Enka) Cole of Belton, TX. A host of nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, church members, and the community.

Rhoderick was predeceased in death by his father, Jimmy Adams, grandfather Polio Coleman, Dorothy Fullilove, fatherin-law John Cole, Godsister Katie Nickson, and sister-in-law Sonja “Faye” Coleman.

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm 73:26

Celebration of Life Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:00 A.M.

Peoples Funeral Home Chapel

886 North Farish Street • Jackson, Mississippi 39202 Toi Johnson, Mistress of Ceremony Prelude Scriptures:

Old Testament..............................................................................................Minister Milton Pate, Sr.

New Testament............................................................................................Minister Ernest Ransburg Prayer.....................................................................................................................Evangelist Evelyn Grayer Song Words of Encouragement..................................................................................................Elder L. B. Gordon

Reflections:

(2 minutes please)

Song

Obituary

(Read Silently)

Acknowledgements.......................................................................................................................Toi Johnson Eulogy..................................................................................................................................Minister Ira Cole Funeral Directors In Charge

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In Memory of A Special Son It’s sometimes hard to know why some things happen as they do for so much joy and happiness was centered around you It seems so hard to comprehend that you’re no longer here but all the happy memories will help to keep you near You’re thought-about with pride, Son with each mention of your name death cannot change a single thing the love will still remain

Love Mom

A Much-Loved Brother The day that God called your name, It broke my heart in two.

But Heaven needed an Angel, And the one he picked was you.

I just wish he could have waited, And let you stay with me.

But you have left memories in my heart, And that is where they will always be.

I just wish I could rewind the clock, Or make it turn really slow.

I could have hugged you one more time, Before you had to go.

No matter how much time will pass, I will miss you every day.

Keep shining bright in Heaven, So, you can light my way.

Your Beloved Brothers, Cedric and Greg

To Our Brother from Another Mother We called you that day.

But no answer from your phone Little did we know, you were already gone.

Did not sleep that night, no not at all.

Lying there in shock after we got the call.

We kept telling each other, this must be a dream.

But reality set in, and I knew we had lost a member of our team.

We had so many memories, too many to name.

We know life goes on, but it will not be the same.

So, we walk around with our heads held high.

Doing our best not to break down and cry.

We will truly miss you acting goofy and silly.

Looking up on the sky, rolling your eyes, says, “Really.”

There was only one of you.

And there will never be another.

We will truly miss you.

Love, your brothers from another mother.

Gerald & Gator

Remembering Our Friend You always had a smile to share A wonderful nature with warmth and care You will never be forgotten, because you were our special friend Thinking about you always, talking about you still, Because we hold you close within We wish we could bring you back from heaven To spend a day just to hear your voice and laughter Our hearts will visit happy times, as you truly will be missed And laughter will fill the air, as we all stop and reminisce Your memory will become a treasure, with which we will never part God has you in His keeping; we have you in our hearts.

From, “All The Fellas”

~Acknowledgements ~

The family of the late Rhoderick Coleman deeply appreciates your many acts of kindness.

Your prayers, words of encouragement, phone calls, e-mails, texts, cards, and visitation all helped to sustain us. You will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers, and your kindness shall forever be with us. May God bless and keep you in His care.

Special thanks to Federal Express, Napa Auto Parts, East Flora Middle School, Pastor L.B. Gordon and New Beginning House of Prayer, Peoples Funeral Home and Rod’s crew.

~Honorary Pallbearers ~

~Active Pallbearers ~

Shamario Coleman Girrod Coleman Cedric Coleman Greg Coleman John Cole Curtis Pate

Willie Lindsey Jr. Kendrick Hudson Milton Pate Jr. Gerald Causey Wallace Causey Nelson Mannie Quinten Powell Odie Bridges Jonathon Miller

~Interment ~

Garden Memorial Park 8001 US 49 Jackson, Mississippi 39209

A Note From Heaven

If I could write from Heaven, this is what I’d say... Please don’t miss me too much, I’m with you throughout your day. You may not see or hear me, but if you’re quiet and still, you may feel my presence because in Heaven, there is free will.

Don’t worry for the day; it will come and go as planned, Enjoy each moment you are given, keep worry from your hand... Keep sorrow to a minimum, for if Heaven you could see... You’d know I’m safe and happy; moments in time are brief.

Until we’ll be together again, as Eternity lasts forever.

Love always, Rhoderick Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to: 886 North Farish Street Jackson, Mississippi 39202 601.969.3040

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