Obituaries

Dale Coleman, Jr, retired parole administrator

Dale Coleman, retired parole administrator, passed away.

Dale Coleman, Jr., a retired parole administrator, passed away Nov. 12, 2024. He retired in 1992 after 33 years with the department.

According to the family, burial will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 26, at Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 14165 Beckman Rd., in Lodi.


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