JOHN "JACK"COULSON
Johnston City –John "Jack" Coulson, 84, of Johnston City, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday December 21, 2013, with his loving family by his side in the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.
John, better known as Jack, was born May 14, 1929 in Johnston City to Robert and Elizabeth (Gray) Coulson. He married Jean Alyce (Swain) Coulson on June 9, 1950 in Piggott, Arkansas and she survives.
Jack was a Navy veteran. He was owner of Coulson Heating and Air Conditioning. He loved the outdoors. His favorite hobby was gardening. Jack had a "green thumb" and had a vegetable garden every year. His main interest, though, was his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, which he dearly loved.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean; his children, Debbie (Estel) Hoffard of DuQuoin, Randy Coulson of Johnston City, David Coulson of Johnston City, and Lisa Phillips of Johnston City. Grandchildren include Derek Coulson, Jason (Jackie) Hoffard, Tiffany (Kyle) Hammel, Kristy (Jon) Neville, and Ryan Avery. Great grandchildren include Clayton Hoffard , Zachary Garland, Alec Coulson, Grace Avery, Mason Bruce, Brayden Coulson, Carson Hoffard, and Kayden Neville.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bill, Harry, Calvin; sisters Stella and Beverly; and son-in-law Darrell Phillips.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City is in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the caregivers.