George ''Hoppy'' Coleman

George R. “Hoppy” Coleman, 79, passed away on April 12, 2021 after a short illness. Hoppy was born on August 12, 1941 in Ashland, KY, a son of the late George R. and Frances Tiller Coleman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James “Gordy” Coleman, and a sister, Ann (Jerry) Burton.
Hoppy was married to Pearl Burton Coleman for 59 years and was the father to Angie (Rusty) Whitley, Rich Coleman (Katie Brunson), and Josh (Ashley) Coleman. His grandchildren include: Todd (Holly) Whitley, Rachael (Shane) Starcher, Leigh Ann Helo, Daniel (Lindsay) Helo, Katie Lovelace, Alex Raybourn, Cody Morrison, Brady Coleman, Olivia Coleman, and Addison Coleman. Hoppy is survived by his brothers Lon (Linda Newman) and Tom Tiller (Lisa Osgood).
Hoppy was an icon of the Rush community and beyond. He was self-employed and owned Hoppy’s Rich Oil for over 30 years. Most of the locals still refer to the place as Hoppy’s after his retirement. Hoppy met countless people and became a friend to so many through his years in business. He loved buying, selling and trading antique cars and enjoyed attending car shows to swap stories with friends from far and wide. In retirement, he liked talking to people who stopped in to browse at Hop’s Stop and Shop. Hoppy took great pride in his yard, which kept him very busy along with taking care of his grieving, side kick Marley.
Funeral services will be 11am Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Malone Funeral Home in Grayson with Bro. Jerry Foster officiating. Burial will follow in the Jimmy Hall Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6:00pm Friday. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhome.com

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