Richard Lewis “Richie” “Blu” Coleman, 41, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at WVU Medicine — J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown as a result of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Richie was born Aug. 17, 1979, in Morgantown, a son of Richard Coleman, of Morgantown, and the late Carolyn (Jefferson) Williams.
Richie is survived by his wife, Carrie McCauley Coleman; his children, Jolie Rose Coleman, Patience Meadow Coleman and Richard Lewis “Little Blu” Coleman; his stepchildren Rhyann, William and Landon Yaskoweak, Jada Mercer and Mollie Dalton; his step-granddaughter, Jourdyn “Bubbles” Jones; his siblings, Terrance “Terry” Jefferson and companion Melissa Pettigrew, Nicole Buffey and her husband Mike, Nina Jefferson, Justin Coleman, Danielle Hilling, Devona Coffey and Wendy Panzner ; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lewis and Patti McCauley; sister-in-law, Jessica Ullom; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was a truly kind soul who had a contagious smile that could light up a room and a calm demeanor that made you want to be in his presence. He was a loving dad to his children and father figure to his stepchildren.
Honoring the request of his wife, Carrie, there will be no services held.
A GoFundMe account has been established to assist with Carrie’s aftercare and rehabilitation from the accident, and for the care of Carrie’s children. You may donate by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/f/richie-and-carrie-coleman.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover/Morgantown was privileged to care for the Coleman family.
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