Daniel Carl Coleman

In Loving Memory of Daniel Carl Coleman

Daniel Carl Coleman was a devoted and hardworking family man who loved deeply and lived with strong values. He instilled in his children the importance of commitment, integrity, and a solid work ethic-principles he upheld throughout his life.

From a young age, Carl learned the value of hard work. His family raised strawberries and sold them at the end of their driveway, earning a reputation for having the best strawberries in Scott County, Mississippi. Carl always had chores to do and a garden to tend. His first job was at a gas station in Dallas, where he worked after school and on weekends.

Carl grew up with a love for horses and mules, especially Appaloosas. He was especially proud of his Appaloosa stallions, which he would sire out to other ranchers. Over the years, he also ran a firewood business in the winter and a hay hauling business in the summer. He worked evenings and many weekends to provide for his family. In addition to all this, he was an excellent welder and often took on welding jobs for extra income.

Carl worked for the Purex Corporation for 27 years as a supervisor. He later became the proud owner and operator of his own trucking company, Double C Enterprises. Carl was also a proud Navy veteran. He served aboard the U.S.S. Essex (CVA-9) from 1955 to 1957.

He also proudly served his community as a member of the Denton County Sheriff's Posse in Texas for 56 years. The Posse worked closely with the Sheriff's Office, assisting in searches for missing persons and criminals on horseback. Carl participated in parades and rodeos across North Texas and helped organize many fundraisers for special needs children in the Denton County area. He was also a lifetime member of the American Association of Sheriff Posse &Riding Clubs.

Family time was precious to Carl. Weekends were often spent together enjoying rodeos, playdays, and trail rides. One of his favorite memories was at the age of 75, when he embarked on a big trail ride from Texarkana, Texas to Tombstone, Arizona in 2008. Accompanied by his twin Appaloosa mules and a covered wagon he built himself, Carl's grandson Dustin joined him for every step of the journey-an adventure neither would ever forget.

If you were around him long enough, you'd probably hear him say "you betcha boots" or "come on, we're burnin' daylight." Some of other favorite one-liners we grew up hearing him say were "could be better or it could be worse" and "another day-another dollar".

His life was a rich tapestry of family, hard work, and adventure. Carl Coleman-PawPaw-will be remembered always for his strength, kindness, and the legacy he leaves behind.

Carl leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children: Jeanine Gray, Dwain (Debra) Coleman and Carla Waddle (Bruce). Paw Paw will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Amy Brooks, Dustin Coleman (Kassey), Jake Waddle (Sierra) and Jessica Brimble (James) as well as great grandchildren: Ambre Brooks, Emma Waddle and Joshua Waddle.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents Elbert and Lyda Coleman, wife of 49 years Patricia Maris Coleman, wife Wanda Coleman and grandson Joshua Coleman Waddle as well as siblings: Percy Coleman, Leonard Coleman, Butler Coleman, Lester Coleman, Clara Trest, Beatrice Rodgers, Johnny Frank Coleman, Dean Howard, Elbert Coleman and Electa Eaves.  

Carl's graveside celebration of life will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Needmore Cemetery in Needmore, Arkansas. Interment will follow. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Carl's visitation will be Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.