Reggie Coleman

Reggie L. "Thunder" Coleman, of Quincy, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 10:49 pm in Blessing Hospital. Reggie was born January 27 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Joseph and Mercedes White Coleman. He married Barbara Peacher Christy on April 15, 1990 in Quincy. She survives. Reggie loved to talk at an early age, and this led him to a life-long career in broadcasting. Reggie grew up in Chicago, but he spent many Summers in Mobile, Alabama. While in the city, he attended Holy Angels Catholic School and De La Salle Institute of Chicago. After graduation, Reggie moved to Quincy where he attended Quincy University and earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Communications. Reggie was proud of having been educated at Catholic institutions from kindergarten through college. Reggie remained in Quincy to pursue his career in broadcasting, where he would meet his colleagues and friends: Jeff Dorsey, Dennis Oliver, and Dave Norman. Reggie's uniquely deep voice was instantly recognizable by anyone, and it earned him the nickname, "Thunder". Reggie loved being around people, and he served on numerous local and statewide committees including John Wood Community College, I...[more]

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nois Community College Trustees Association, Catholic Charities, Human Rights Commission, Teen Reach, and Elks Lodge. Later in life, Reggie took a position as a substitute teacher at John Wood Community College, where he was known as "Dr. Coleman." Reggie's love of talk, combined with his love of political science invariably led to many lengthy conversations anywhere he would go. In addition to his wife, Barb, Reggie is survived by his son, Reggie Jr. (Angi) and their three children; two daughters: Alex (Jon) Coleman, who are expecting a child in July; and Taylor Coleman, all of Quincy; a brother, David (Aisha) Cathey of Montgomery, AL, and their children; and a host of other relatives, family, and close friends. Reggie was preceded in death by his parents. Services: 10:00 am Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Joseph Zimmerman O.F.M., and Rev. Orville B. Jones officiating. There will be no burial. Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Wednesday March 27, 2019 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Memorials: memorials may be made to the family (to Barb Christy-Coleman) or the National Kidney Foundation. www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.