Earl Coleman Jr, 64, of North Chicago, Illinois, fell asleep in death on Thursday, March 18, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents Rosie and Earl Coleman Sr, on November 17, 1956 in Waukegan, Illinois. After graduating high school, Earl married the love of his life, Wilhelmina Coleman, and together they enjoyed 42 years of love, happiness and family joy. Wilhelmina survives him along with their children, Tamara Jenet Coleman, William Jerard Coleman, Denora Renee Coleman and three grandchildren, Emarri JeVon Coleman, Janii Da'Nae Jenkins and Jarius DaMont Jenkins, Jr. Earl is also survived by his caring mother, Rosie Coleman, loving siblings, Charlene Scott, Joan Coleman, Dolores Coleman, Rodney Coleman, Michael Coleman and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Coleman Sr, two brothers, Otto Coleman, Ronald Coleman and two nephews, Duane Scott and Darius Coleman.

His virtual funeral will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 1PM, via Zoom. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the religious and humanitarian work of Jehovah's Witnesses. www.jw.org .