James McClellan "Jim" Coleman, 72, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on August 11, 1951, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Keith Claude and Dorothy (Rush) Coleman.  He was first united in marriage to Bonita Brady of Richmond on February 24, 1973; they later divorced.  He was then united in marriage to Linda Kay Wyse of Orrick on October 13, 1984; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: two sons, Matt (Tristin) Coleman of Orrick and James (Veronica) Coleman of Excelsior Springs; daughter, Ashley Heath of the home; 16 grandchildren: Dakota (Koren) Coleman, Jaquelyn Smith (Cody Nightingale), Cheyenne Chorny (Tyler Bridges), Sierra Coleman, Abby (Kannon) Williams, Gabriel Coleman, Andrew Coleman, Grace Coleman, Bailey Coleman, Keianna Cook, Tyson Coleman, Addlyn Dorton, Bowen Coleman, Paige Desselle, Hunter Desselle, and Alexis Hedrick; seven great-grandchildren: Tommy Chorny, Saphira Chorny, Alex Bridges, Jacob Smith, Myles Smith, Genevieve Oswald, Silas Coleman, and one on-the-way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Keith Coleman, Jr., and Joe Coleman, and sister, Floy Hankins.

Jim was reared and educated in Richmond, graduating in the class of 1970.  After high school, he worked at Trail Mobile in North Kansas City from 1973-1981.  He then worked for Dave Rone and Bennie Tippins at 10-13 service station.  Jim did custom hay work with his dad and brother from 1981-1984.  He was a self-employed mechanic and business owner in Richmond from 1984-2013.  Jim loved John Deere Tractors and anything John Deere.  He liked tinkering with things in his garage and being outdoors.  Jim especially enjoyed time spent with his family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the American Heart Association or the donor's choice.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Reverend Bill Purcell to officiate.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please remember to share your memories of Jim with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.