Charles Ray Coleman was born November 1, 1936 to Ray John Coleman and Arline Coleman In Weleetka Oklahoma. Charles was raised in Weleetka and Okmulgee. His father worked with the State Highway Department so they moved around frequently.

Charles was a member of the Thlopthocco Tribal Town and he attended Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas when he first joined the Kansas National Guard.

Charles eventually went on to Bacone College and he began his career in military intelligence.

Coleman coached football and baseball at the American School in Japan.

He eventually returned to the west coast to pursue his Doctorate in Comparative Cultures.

Some of those who predeceased him include his brother Dr. William Coleman. Also his sisters Ethel Mae Torres and Mildred Apple.

Some of those that survive him include his sister Dorothy Burden.

A full obituary will soon be available.