Ryan Coleman age 39 of Americus, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Franklin, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, July 12th in the Pitts United Methodist Church.Ricky Willingham and Reverend Nancylee Cater will officiate.Interment will be in the family plot in the Morningside Cemetery. Mr. Coleman was born on November 23, 1972 in Americus, Ga.He was an active member of the Pitts United Methodist Church.He was a Data Manager for the Rosaland Carter Institute for Caregiving in Americus.He was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern College where he was elected to the Student Council and received his Master's Degree in 2011.He graduated from Crisp Academy in 1991 where he was chosen as Star Student and was on the State Championship Basketball Team.He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and a loving father. Survivors include:parents-Barbara and Johnny Coleman of Cordele, daughters-Avery Coleman and Reagan Coleman both of Phoenix City, Alabama, brother-John (Shari) Coleman of Sevierville, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday, July 11th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to "The Anchorage", P. O. Box 71774, Albany, Ga. 31708. Frazier and Son Funeral Home in Rochelle is in charge of arrangements.