Jack Alvin Coleman

     Jack Alvin Coleman, of Edenville, MI, formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 84.
     Cremation has taken place and graveside service will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, MI.
     Jack was born in Owosso, MI, on June 2, 1940, the son of John E. and Bernice I. (Holton) Coleman. On August 26, 1961, Jack married Martha A. Oberlin at the Congregational Christian Church in Eureka, MI. They were blessed with sixty years of marriage, prior to her passing on January 2, 2022.
     Jack and Martha started their lives together on his grandmother Nellie Holton's Farm near Elsie, MI. In 1963, they bought their first home in Carland, MI where they lived until 1983, when the home was destroyed by fire. They have since resided in Edenville, MI where they were co-owners of Wixom Waters Campground, Inc.
     Jack and Martha have enjoyed traveling throughout Michigan and enjoyed their hobbies of mushroom hunting, hunting deer, rabbit and coons, crafts, and genealogy. Jack loved his hunting dogs.
     Their lives revolved almost entirely around each other, their four great kids and spouses, beautiful grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and the campground.
     Jack never got over the 17 7/8" 6 point buck Martha shot. It is a family record that has never been beat.
     He is survived by his three sons: Kim Coleman of Edenville, MI; Lynn (Arlene) Coleman of Edenville, MI; and Jeffrey (Deb) Coleman of Edenville, MI; one daughter Jennifer (Mike) Spannagel of Brant, MI; seventeen grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers: Robert (Patricia) Coleman of Elsie, MI; and Karl (Charleen) Coleman of Elsie, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Martha. 
     Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.