Charles Reed Coleman was born in Montpelier, Idaho in 1946. He was raised in Wyoming and Arizona. He graduated Maryvale High School in 1965.

He served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the United States Navy, and worked as an aircraft mechanic at Lufthansa Aviation Training Center (formerly Airline Training Center of Arizona) until he retired.

He was an artist, who loved to paint and create wood and metal sculptures. He also loved music, and played several instruments.

Charles passed away December 15, 2017.
His resting place is Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Jean, and his daughter, Carla Ann. His brother, Dale Coleman and wife, Marge. His nephew, David Coleman and his family. His mother-in-law, Betty Frazee, sister-in-law Jackie Kay Frazee (Robert Ott). Niece, Kasey Frazee and her family. Nephews, Anthony Guerrero and Jimmy Bushee and his family.

Special thanks to the nurses and doctors of Hospice of the Valley, Thunderbird Unit.