Monday, Sept. 21 dawned with heart wrenching news that one of our own, James "Bubby" Coleman, lost his year-long battle with cancer.
Bubby served as an indelible member of the Haven Harbour Yacht Services team since his date of hire in April 2013. He is best remembered for his down-to-earth outlook on life, love of fishing and sports fanaticism.
Born and raised in Rock Hall, Bubby is survived by his brothers Bobby, Billy, Charlie and Scott, as well as his pride and joy, son Jason.
"As a person, he would give you the shirt off his back" said family friend and lift crew colleague Walter Elburn. "As a coworker, he may have grumbled about things here and there, but he would always put his head down and finish the job at hand – with skill. Over the course of his employment, he gave his time, knowledge and devotion to Haven Harbour."
"A few memories come to mind when I think of Bubby," says Director of Service Operations Greta Sommers. "They include his great smile, hardworking attitude and knowledgable of boat bottoms and maintenance. He loved the water and being a part of the Haven Harbour crew. We will miss him dearly."
"Bubby was a dedicated and dependable employee" added General Manager Woodrow Loller. "Through his years of working in the marine industry, he had become a craftsman in many disciplines. Bubby will be deeply missed by his friends and coworkers here at Haven Harbour."
May the memory of Bubby rest in our hearts forever.
Featured photo courtesy of the family of James "Bubby" Coleman.
