Milton Arnold Coleman

Milton Arnold "Mel" Coleman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished artist, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, in Show Low, Arizona. He was born on June 17, 1941 in Endicott, New York, to William and Lucille F. (Robertson) Coleman.

Mel was a lifelong artist whose creative spirit guided him through a remarkable 20-year career in the Motion Picture Industry. His talent and dedication left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of working with him. Later in life, Mel spent over 30 years in the Ready Mix Industry, where his strong work ethic and leadership were equally respected.

Mel is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra; his daughter, Ronnie (Daniel) Sogeke; step-daughter, Sunny Elizabeth Taylor; step-sons, Jason (Niki) Hammond and Roy (Mindy) Evensen. He was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren and a great-grandfather to four. His family was his greatest joy and source of pride.

He was preceded in death by his son, Robert P. Coleman, whose memory remained close to Mel's heart.

Mel's warmth, creativity, and enduring love for his family and the arts will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of Mel's life will be held Saturday, March 14th, at 1:00pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 201 E Whipple St, Show Low, AZ 85901.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to a local arts organization in his honor.