Tyriq Alyn Coleman was born on October 7, 2001, in the Bronx, New York to Tyniekqua Maria Wright. He attended public schools in Fredericksburg, VA, and graduated with an Advanced Studies Diploma from Chancellor High School in May 2020. Tyriq received an Athletic Award for being the JV Girl’s Basketball Manager.

Tyriq graduated Magna Cum Laude from Germanna Community College in May of 2023 with an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree with a major in General Studies. He was an avid reader and loved history and writing. Most recently, he was in the process of writing a fantasy/action novel. One of his favorite hobbies was playing video games with his brothers. He was the peacemaker among friends and family. Tyriq worked for McDonald’s as a Line Manager and was preparing to begin Mary Washington University to study Accounting. Tyriq was loved and touched the lives of all who knew him.

TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES:
Mother: Tyniekqua Maria Wright – Fredericksburg, VA
Brothers: Tyrell Alfred Coleman – United States Air Force, Melvin Nyziar Memphis Mosley and Tymel Andre Mosley of Fredericksburg, VA
Grandmother: Renee Michelle Wright-Deceased
Great Grandfather: Leerie W. Roach – Deceased
Great Grandmother: Marie Roach-Deceased
Great Grandmother: Liliane Valere – Stafford, VA
Great Great Aunt: Georgia M. Banks – New York
Great Aunts: Kim Marie Gambrell (Vincent) – New York, Toya Greene-New York, Claire Greene – New York, Inez Greene – New York, Paula Barry – New York, Tiffany Wright – New York
Great Uncle: Andre Roach – Deceased
Special Extended Family – Colisha and Quentin Bundy, Wilmarie Meza, Mae Brock, Renata Scott, Melvina Wormley, DeSean Mosley, and Elaine Francis.
Beloved Friend: Milo Robinson