In Memory

William Lee Coletrain - Class Of 1982

William Lee Coletrain, "Jelly" and to some "Train" of Charlottesville, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday,October 12, 2016, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on August 25, 1963, the son of the late Lee A. and Lillian Coletrain of Esmont, Virginia.He was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas E. Bruce, of Esmont, Virginia; and his father and mother in-law, Alphillip and Alice Jones, of Louisa, Virginia.

William was baptized at an early age and Loved God. He graduated from Albemarle High School. He served in the United States Army and then went back and served with the United States Marines. William also worked for Tiger Fuel for 20 years before retiring due to health concerns. Train was enjoying his Retirement working at Amtrak and working at the Farm Landscaping (William would say stretching my legs.)

William leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 19 years, Pamela Jones Coletrain of Charlottesville, Virginia; one son, Jonathan Coletrain of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; three daughters, Jacqueline Coletrain and her fianc‚, Marquise Wayne, Lelianna Jones, and Cierra Jones, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; and one nephew, Quentin Bruce of Charlottesville, Virginia. William is also survived by his aunt, Anna Bruce Boling of Esmont; and his brothers and sisters, James, Frank, Ryan, Bruce, Thomas, Felice, and Althea. He is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Dennis Walker of Richmond, Virginia and Nelson Jones and his wife, Audrey of Fredericksburg, Virginia; three sisters-in-law, Vernell Jasper and Leroy, of Louisa, Virginia, Priscilla Elabor and Stephan of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Beverly Jones of Silver Springs, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and acquaintances.William leaves family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances to celebrate his life.

He was a very sociable person who had a call schedule of who to talk to first; and he spent so much time on his phone, that it was nothing for it to go dead before the end of the evening. William could stirrup conversation with just about anybody. He would talk about family, friends and life. It was almost impossible to go anywhere without him knowing someone.

William loved God. His favorite Book in the Bible was the Book of Matthew. He was an avid sports fan. "Miami Dolphins might surprise you this year", Train would say. He was a big Spurs fan; but he would cheer for wherever Lebron James went; and especially for hometown, UVA all the way. His attention could be often found on football, basketball or any other sport.

The family would like to say, "Rest easy William rest."Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2016, at New Green Mountain Baptist Church, Esmont, Va. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the services.

J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.jfbellfuneralservices.com

Submitted by Allen Carver