Barry Neil Coleman

Mr. Barry Neil Coleman, 47, of Thomasville, NC, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at Forsyth Medical Center. A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Huey Turner officiating. A native of Randolph County, NC, Mr. Coleman was born November 24, 1966. He graduated from Southwestern Randolph High School in 1984. He was the owner and operator of Area 85 Design and Fabrication in Thomasville. He loved woodworking and metal fabricating and was truly a master of his craft. Barry enjoyed spending time with his family, riding his Harley, "qualifying" his GTO, four-wheeling, NASCAR, going to the lake, boating, and music. Barry is survived by his wife, Audra Rook Coleman, of the home; daughter, Paige Armfield and husband, John IV, of Thomasville; son, Ryan Coleman and wife, Miranda, of Hampton, VA; parents, Kenneth and Linda Coleman, of Asheboro; sister, Donna Dalke and husband, Bobby Jr., of Asheboro; grandson, Caleb Coleman, niece, Kenlin Dalke; nephew, Trey Dalke; and "third child," Tanner. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Ridge Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairgrove Resource Center, Toy Drive, 159 Myrtle Drive, Thomasville, NC 27360.