Calvin Wayne Coleman was born on July 27, 1964, in Memphis, Tennessee, to his parents, JB Coleman and Margaret Ada Gatewood. Calvin was the second youngest of six children. He grew up around his siblings, Robert, Rosa, Larry, Johnny, and Sharon. Growing up, his siblings remember that Calvin was always protective of his brother and sisters. He and Sharon would always end up defending Johnny. Calvin attended Lincoln High School in Denver, Colorado. He was the Power Lifter champion for the state of Colorado for five years. Calvin had a love for basketball and his favorite football team was the Tennessee Titans, "his hometown team." Calvin was also a great artist who loved cars, music, working out and being with his family, and friends. Calvin had a sense of style and he sported the "Snoop dog" look for a while with his hair and clothes. Calvin truly loved life and had a contagious laugh and smile. He persevered and triumphed throughout his life through many obstacles. Calvin taught us about "strength" and about never giving up. He showcased that even in his final days with us. Calvin Coleman was preceded in death by his two parents: JB Coleman and Margaret Gatewood and his oldest brother Robert "Kent" Gatewood. Calvin Wayne Coleman departed this life on February 1, 2017, in Englewood, Colorado. He leaves behind his two daughters, Sky and Savana Coleman; his four siblings, Rosa Derritt, Larry Gatewood, Johnny Coleman, Sharon Coleman; 13 nieces and nephews and 10 great nieces and nephews, many cousins, aunts and uncles, other relatives, and numerous friends.
Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 2/2/2017 - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 2/6/2017 at 2:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Family Gathering: 2/6/2017 - Repast will take place in Soul Center Building (upstairs). Please enter through back entrance. House of Hope Christian Fellowship Church - 2428 Ogden Street, Denver, CO