Ricky D. Coachman, Sr.

Ricky Dwayne Coachman, Sr., was born on September 19, 1969, in Donalsonville, Georgia.

His parents are Wayne and Jackie Graham Coachman.

Ricky accepted CHRIST at an early age at Holy Neck Missionary Baptist Church in Donalsonville under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Henry A. Washington. At Holy Neck, he served on the Junior Deacon Board and as Sunday School Superintendent, Youth Director and a member of the Male Chorus.

Later, Ricky moved his Christian membership to the New Vision Christian Center in Donalsonville under the pastoral leadership of Elder Gerald Beard. At NVCC, he was an active and faithful member and was ordained as a Deacon.

Ricky received his primary and secondary education in the public school system of Seminole County, graduating Seminole County High School in the Class of 1987. After graduation, Ricky was employed at Sellers Oil Company and Amoco Fabrics, both of Bainbridge, Georgia. While working, he furthered his education by attending Bainbridge College and received his Associate degrees in Applied Science, Business Technology and Secretarial Science in June 1996.

In 1997, he began employment with AFLAC and Liberty National Insurance Companies. Ricky was an outstanding employee and received many service awards and trips to many exotic locations.

Ricky also established his own businesses that demonstrated his true passion for video recording, auto detailing, lawn service and scrap metal collection. After becoming disabled to work, he developed his true calling to share the Word of GOD by texting the Holy Scriptures to all on his phone contacts list.

Ricky was married to the former LaToya Fennell on November 30, 1996. From this union were born two children, Ricky Dwayne Jr. and Jada Marie. After many health conditions over the years and while in the MICU Ward of Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama, Ricky gained his seat in GOD’S Holy Temple on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Ricky Dwayne Coachman, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Wayne and Jackie Coachman of Donalsonville, GA; godparents, Roger and Marie Reynolds of High Point, NC; son, Ricky Dwayne Coachman Jr. of Donalsonville; daughters: Keilondria Pollard of Huntsville, AL, Jada Marie Coachman of Donalsonville, and Kimbria Pollard (adopted) of Childersburg, AL; grandchildren, Brylen Parker and Nyrobi Parker; brother, Jamaca Rashad Coachman (Angela) of Donalsonville; godsister, Taschika MeShay Reynolds of King George, VA; uncle, Terry Graham (Shuna) of Dothan, AL; god-uncle, Tony Thomas of Jacksonville, FL; aunts: Yvoncille Clinch of Miami, FL, Yvonne Freeman of Tampa, FL, Diane Collins (Darius), Joetta Rolle (Stephen), both of Andrews, SC, and Cynthia Isom (Calvin Sr.) of Bainbridge, GA; nieces, JaMyiah Coachman of Atlanta, GA, and Jayla Coachman of Donalsonville; grandmother, Bertha Mae Henry of Donalsonville; and great uncle, Albert Alexander (Lois) of Donalsonville. He also leaves fond memories to a host of cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends

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