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Herman "Nick" L Coley Jr.

March 30, 1942 ~ May 25, 2022

NASHVILLE - Herman L. "Nick" Coley, Jr., age 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on March 30, 1942, he was the son of the late Herman Lee Coley, Sr. and Frances Thomas Coley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Francis Coley and Robert Thomas Coley; and his dogs, Lindy and Sheyenne. Nick's biggest passion was fishing on Lake Gaston. He also loved roller skating and gardening. Nick loved anything with the outdoors. He loved hunting, camping, target shooting, and working cross word puzzles. Nick retired from CSX railroad as a car inspector. In addition to all of this, he was also a general contractor who built many houses in the Rocky Mount area. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Nick is survived by his wife, Linda Mineo Coley; his daughter, Anita Coley Rhodes (Lance), of Pinetops; his grandchildren, Lexi Rhodes Evans (John Michael), Lance Rhodes, Jr., Karmen Lee Ann Rhodes, and Kenzi Mae Rhodes; his great-grandchild, Easton Nash Rhodes; best friends, Kenny and Valerie Kressler, of PA, Wayne Parrish, of FL, and Gwen Jones, of Nashville; and his dog, Shadow. A Memorial Service to celebrate Nick's life will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will follow the service in the parlor of Johnson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Nick's memory to Amedisys Hospice Health Care, 3320 US 1 Highway, Suite C, Franklinton, NC 27525. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Visitation Parlor at Johnson Funeral Home 661 English Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 2529378886 --> | Friday 5/27, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Visitation with the family will follow the service in the parlor of Johnson Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home 661 English Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 5/27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Memorial Service to celebrate Nick's life will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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  1. Anita and family, I send my condolences to all of you. May God give you peace and comfort that you need at this time!

  2. Anita and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember his so well when I sent to your house growing up. He was such a kind man. Prayers for you all.

  3. I am very sorry to hear about Nick’s passing. He was a very kind man. Every time I look at the shrubbery he planted at church I think about him. You are in my prayers. Janet Perry


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