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Clinton James Colgin

1981 - 2010

BORN

1981

DIED

2010

Clinton Colgin Obituary

Clinton James Colgin, 28, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in a hunting accident in Palo Pinto County, doing what he loved best - enjoying the great outdoors and the magnificence of God's creation. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 917 Lamar St., Fort Worth. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service. Honorary pallbearers: James Conrad Schmid, Frank Murchison Greenhill, Kyle Fredrik Oudt, William Kenneth Thurmond, Robinson Butler Howell, Robert Hale Belcher, Justin Walker Worrell, Walter John Clarke, Ford Bowen Santa Maria, Scott Anderson Stabler, Zach Martin McCutchin, Ronnie Lee Cooper, Jason Thomas Long, Christopher Lee Henry, Henry Carl Vandervoort, John Miles Lamont, Tyler Gray Williams, Cameron Alexander Corbett, George William Kline and Benjamin Adam Wilson. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Clinton James Colgin Memorial Scholarship, Texas Tech Foundation, Box 41081, Lubbock, Texas 79409-1081. Clinton was born Nov. 18, 1981, in Dallas and grew up in Fort Worth. He graduated from Texas Tech University, was an avid Red Raider fan and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He worked in commercial real estate for Armstrong Development. Clinton's greatest and most treasured love was his precious bride, Bianca, who gave him the happiest years of his life. Bianca was his soul mate, bringing him fulfillment and a sense of peace. Their home is in the historic Oak Cliff neighborhood of Kessler Park in Dallas. Clinton loved life and it radiated from him. He greeted the world with a captivating and contagious smile that distinguished him from all others. Clinton lived for his time with family and friends and the great outdoors: hunting, fishing and playing cowboy. Beloved son and brother, adoring husband and faithful friend to many, Clinton leaves a wonderful legacy to all who knew him and loved him. You will know a tree by its fruit, and Clinton was a tree heavy laden with the fruits of the Spirit; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness. Survivors: His wife, Bianca Elliott Colgin; his parents, Tita and Conrad Schmid; his brother, Conrad Schmid; his sister, Gibbs Miller and her husband, John; his brother, Rob Schmid and his wife, Beth; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Patti and Jimmy Elliott; his sister-in-laws, Lydia, Paige and Arden Elliott; his nieces and nephews, Sarah Beth, Preston and Pierce Schmid and Jack and Zettie Miller; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2010.

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Sally Magee

November 4, 2022

Tita, our son Dean Magee was in your St. Michael preschool class. I recognized your son's last name & wanted to let you know I'm so sorry this has happened, hold you in my prayers, & all the loved ones. Sally Magee

Jacque and Cutler Gist

December 6, 2010

Bianca and family,
My wife and I were truly blessed to know Clinton from Texas Tech as an SAE, a good man with great character and a magnetic personality. Our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Respectfully,
Jacque and Cutler

Charlie Collier

November 30, 2010

I've just learned of Clintons passing today, its been hard to wrap my head around it. I had the privelage of being friends with Clinton in college. He was a great guy and I never saw him without a smile on his face. I would like to send my deepest condolences to all of his family. I will keep you guys in my prayers. RIP Clinton, you will be missed bud!

Alvin Hall

November 27, 2010

Tita
So sorry to hear about your son. As Marilyn so sweetly stated. She and I do understand your grief and pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
Alvin

Kay & Bill Jones

November 19, 2010

Tita and Family,
Bill and I were devastated to hear about your tragic loss of such a wonderful young man-son, brother and husband. We hope that God will comfort you and help you and your family heal and find strength. Know that we are thinking about you and praying for you. Love Kay and Bill Jones

November 18, 2010

Dear Bianca,Pattilou & Jimmy, We have you in our prayers & know that the grief
period must be most difficult for a lady so young. We've just spoken with Frances in Abilene & know that all her '50's classmates keep each of you in his/her prayers. Clinton's parents
are certainly included in our thoughts.
God's blessings from a Texas Tech couple in Lubbock.

Gail Wright

November 16, 2010

Tita, I was late in learning about the loss of your son. I am so,so sorry that this has happened. I know you have a wonderful family and many dear friends that will help you get through this rough time. Know that the Wright family is thinking of you.............

Marilyn Jackson

November 16, 2010

My dear friend Tita & Conrad,
My heart is crying for you, Gibbs, Little Conrad and the rest of your family. My fondest memory is rocking Clinton when he was a baby and Betsy and I kept Clinton & Gibbs when you were away for the weekend! I didn't know Clinton as a youngster or adult, but after hearing all of the stories about him this past week, I know he was a wonderful, kind, son, husband and friend to all that knew him! I am so glad Patsy and I were able to spend time with you and your family last week. You know I am there for you and am with you because i DO feel your grief. I love you! Marilyn

Megan McMorris

November 15, 2010

My heart goes out to Clinton's family and friends. I am so deeply sorry for your loss and pray that the Good Lord wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of attending ASES and Heights with Clinton and though I haven't seen him in some time I still remember his sweet smile and giving heart. May Clinton's smile forever shine in Heaven.

Bradley Whitford

November 13, 2010

I did not know Clinton, but I heard about your loss from Meg Graham and Doug. I know how much they adored him, and as a father and a brother I can't imagine your loss. I send you all my love. Clinton lives on in all the lives he touched.

Allyson Hall

November 12, 2010

Bianca, you, Clinton and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Emmett Murphy

November 12, 2010

Dear Tita and Conrad: I am so sorrry for your loss. It touches me in many ways, as a father of an 18 and 25 year old. Life is precious our children are the most precious things life gives us.

November 12, 2010

To all of Clinton's family and Bianca...Our family was honored to know Clinton through his years with Claire in high school and beyond. May God bless you all with a peace that passes all human understanding in dealing with this tragic loss so early in his life. The Bloxom Family

November 12, 2010

Dearest Bianca and family, and Clinton's family ~~ We are so very very sorry for your loss. Please know that we are with you in Spirit, and, you are in our thoughts constantly. We are holding you in our hearts and in our prayers constantly . We send you love ~
Aunt Kathryn, Scott and Krista Sonenshine

Laura Musgrove

November 12, 2010

Tita, You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless you. I remember you talking about the boys all the time when I was at Reading Friends.

Natalie Walker

November 12, 2010

I knew Clinton from Texas Tech and will always remember his happy personality and contagious smile. He will be missed and my heart goes out to Bianca and his entire family.

November 12, 2010

Tita, Our son, Dean Magee, was your pre-k student at St. Michael's School. You, your family, & loved ones are in our prayers & hearts.
Sally & Bill Magee

Tarah Martin-Harl

November 11, 2010

Bianca and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Clinton at Texas Tech and had so many fun memories with him at the SAE house. He was such a joy to be around and that smile of his was unforgettable. I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless

JoAnn Angle

November 11, 2010

My deepest condolences to Bianca and Colgin Family. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Clinton was such an amazing guy and will be extremely missed. You all are in my prayers.

Kathleen Beckett and Tom cullen

November 11, 2010

Bianca darling, may the love and prayers we send your way be a source of strength for you today and always.
Much love to you, Lydia, Paige, Arden, Patti, Jimmy, and Clinton's entire family.

Susan Wright Nichols

November 11, 2010

Tita and family,
I know you are heart-broken. Please remember that all of us that grew up in Vernon together will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Gretchen Prater

November 11, 2010

Dear Sweet Bianca,
We send you our love and prayers. He was such a vibrant young man and loved you so much. We wish we were there to be with you. Much love to your whole family and Clinton's family. Love, Gretchen and Sandy and the Prater Family

Dorothea Frank

November 11, 2010

Bianca, dear sweet child, we send you our love and prayers and of course our sympathy to your whole family and Clinton's. Dottie, Peter, Victoria and William Frank

Evasue Firmin

November 11, 2010

Tita and family,
I can't imagine the pain you are feeling right now. The loss of a child has to be the hardest thing to experience. From the things that I have read about Clinton, he was a wonderful son and husband. I know you were very proud of him. We pray for your comfort at this most difficult time.
Evasue (Rollans) and Mike Firmin

Lorie McKinney

November 11, 2010

To the family I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the memories that you have shared with this wonderful person. Our prayers in Lubbock are with all of you. With Sympathy, Lorie McKinney

Caroline Stouffer Brown

November 11, 2010

I had the great pleasure of knowing Clinton while attending All Saints' together growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with the Colgin and Schmid families during this time.

Cindy Olson

November 11, 2010

I didn't know Clinton but I know his friend Leigh. I'm sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wondeful man. Bless his family and his friends and may God help each person through their grieving. My husband and 21-year old son love hunting, too, and my heart goes out to everyone who loved Clinton. Cindy Olson, Petroleum Landman under the Supervison of Leigh VandherHamm

Lori Haley Billy Milowitz

November 11, 2010

Bianca
We are simply heartbroken for you, your family - and for Clinton's family. There are no words that are good or right enough for such a tragedy. We send you our love and support always . You must know that in your heart he will never be gone as long as you remember him - and what you and he had together. The way he touched your life, his smile, his love for you ...that will always live on in you.
With all our love and support,

Beth Miles

November 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Beth and Scott Miles and family

Lori, Billy & Haley Milowitz

November 11, 2010

Bianca
We are simply heartbroken for you, your family - and for Clinton's family. There are no words that are good or right enough for such a tragedy. We send you our love and support always . You must know that in your heart he will never be gone as long as you remember him - and what you and he had together. The way he touched your life, his smile, his love for you ...that will always live on in you.
With all our love and support,

Trish Testa

November 11, 2010

Bianca - We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Sincerely, Joe, Trish, Keith, and Michelle Testa

Michelle Worthington

November 11, 2010

We are so saddened by the loss of your beloved Clinton. Our thoughts are with you each day and your sadness is our sadness. Please know we are there in spirit and that your faith will guide you and your family through this. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" Our love to you always
David, Michelle Nora and Andrew

Cheryl Williams Kays

November 10, 2010

Tita,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Obviously Clinton was an extraordinary young man. This is evident from the messages others have left. As a mother of a son only two years older than Clinton, I realize your sorrow and grief are unimaginable. Please know you and your entire family are in my prayers.
Love, Cheryl

Parthena and Doug Draggett

November 10, 2010

Tita, Conrad, Bianca, and family: We are so saddened by this tragic loss and send our heartfelt sympathy to all. May God's love comfort you at this difficult time.

Bethany Diffey

November 10, 2010

Bianca, My heart is so heavy for you right now. You've been in my thoughts and prayers all week. I didn't know Clinton, but I know that he's in paradise and that he was beyond blessed to have you as a wife.

Patsy Kirby Hoffman

November 10, 2010

Tita, like Bubba said we have know each other our whole lives growing up together. I can't put into words what is in my heart at this time. I know your pain must be unbearable , but know I am in your " heart " thinking about you and praying for you & your family. I can hear your Daddy saying " Tita girl, You will get through this.
I love you & will see you soon.

Debbie (Bookout) Robbins

November 10, 2010

Tita and family,
I went to school with Tita in Vernon. I am sorry for your loss. Just from reading all the messages, your son sounded like a wonderful person. We will keep your family in our prayers. With sympathy and love, Debbie (Bookout) Robbins

Suzanne Belcher

November 10, 2010

My deepest condolences to Bianca, Schmid, and Colgin Family. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Clinton was such an amazing guy and will be extremely missed. You all are in my prayers.

Patsy Kirby Hoffman

November 10, 2010

Tita, like Bubba said we have known each other our whole lives growing up together. I can't put into words what is in my heart at this time. Your pain must be unbearable, but know I am in your " heart" thinking about you and praying for your family. I can hear your daddy saying " Tita girl, you will get through this.
I love you & will see you soon.

Bill & Ellie D'Elia

November 10, 2010

Bianca, may sweet memories of your beloved Clinton carry you through this most difficult time. Having known you forever, we are convinced that your strength, determination, and grace will sustain you. And should you need comfort, look toward family and friends. We are always here for you.

November 10, 2010

Mary Beth and I are so sad to learn of your tremendous loss and send our very best wishes and condolences to you, Tita and Conrad., and to his precious wife. May God bless you with his special love and fulfill all those promises that we depend upon. Our love . Mary Beth and Jimmy Bond

Alexandra & Federico Garcia Trobo

November 10, 2010

My prayers are with all of you that loved Clinton.

Jessica Stevens

November 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to your dearest wife, family and friends. What wonderful memories we all share. It was a pleasure knowing you Clinton.

Joe Ford

November 10, 2010

I met Clinton only once--what an amazing first impression. So full of happiness and a tremendous amount of love for his bride. Bianca, I have such deep sympathy because of your loss and I pray for Gods peace in your life.

Brandon Burris

November 10, 2010

I had the privilege of knowing Clinton as an SAE at Texas Tech. My deepest condolences go out to his family and numerous friends.

Carol Stabler

November 10, 2010

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your dear Clinton. He left a smile whereever he went, and was a true friend to all who had the good fortune to know him. The Stabler family has you all in our prayers.

Carol, Lisa and Scott Stabler

November 10, 2010

We are so sorry for your lose. I cannot even imagine your pain..my favorite memory of Clinton was when our boys were around 8 and we were out at our ranch and they decided to "wallow" in the muddy arena..when they came up out of the mud, all you could see were their eyes. They even scared the horses! I still have that picture! Many hugs and prayers from afar. Linda, Norman and Andy Bruce

Carol Smith

November 10, 2010

Tita, Conrad and family....I am so sorry for your loss of Clinton. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lesley & John Thompson

November 10, 2010

We were so excited when Clinton and Bianca moved in across the street! Another young couple and a fellow Red Raider at that! We only knew Clinton for a short time, but his personality was contagious and his great love for Bianca always apparent. He will be missed as a neighbor and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.

Brenna Lozano

November 10, 2010

My prayers are with you all. Much love to Bianca and family.

Elaine Lambert

November 10, 2010

Conrad, you, Tita, and your family are in our prayers. Your church family is here for you. May God give you each the grace and strength you need to face each day. Love, The Lamberts.

Jeremy Covert

November 10, 2010

I had the privilege to know Clinton in high school. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family

Katherine Ambrose

November 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I will always remember Clinton fondly from our days together as ASES carpool buddies.

Leslie Edwards

November 10, 2010

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Leslie, Andy, Andrew and Claiborne Edwards

Steve Faber

November 10, 2010

I had the privilege of meeting Clinton on October 12th when he came by my office in Bedford to interview with our company, No Fences Land Company. we had one hour together. He impressed me as a wonderful young man with a great potential to do well in our business, listing and selling recreational hunting ranches. He was to return for a second interview which sadly, never happened. though I only knew him for an hour, he openly spoke of his love for Briana and her family and his passion for the Creation. I hope to see him again someday in heaven.

November 10, 2010

My entry is mostly for Tita whom I have known since grade school. I didn't really know Clinton. I can't imagine your loss. My son is just three years older. The worst thing a parent can experience is the loss of a child. I am deeply saddened.

Bubba

John Deuschle

November 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Bart Noel

November 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your friends and neighbors on Turner Avenue

Carol Story Dawson

November 10, 2010

Tita and Conrad, Clint was a friend of our son, Brant. He thought so much of him. Paul and I send our deepest sympathies for your loss. May God give you strength. Carol Story Dawson

Scott Jenke

November 10, 2010

There was never a time when Denis and I did not see Clinton smiling. He was a great friend, and an incredible husband to Bianca. He loved Bianca more than anything, and it showed in the way he always lit up when she walked into the room. His love for her was the love we all dream of. He loved the simplest things in life, and enjoyed sharing all he knew.
Clinton you will be missed but never forgotten. Your smile will continue to grace our hearts in the memory of our times together.
With love, peace and strength for all your family.
Scott and Denis Jenke

Kaelea Sim

November 10, 2010

Sweet sweet Clinton, my thoughts and love are with you and your family.

Nancy Carter

November 10, 2010

We love you Bianca,Tita, Conrad,Gibbs and John and the rays of hope,Jack and Zettie,Conrad Jr. Rob Schmid and precious family, all the Ferrell and Elliot families. Clinton's light in all our lives will never stop shining.
Nancy,Ron,Natalie,Keely and Rhett

Ruthie Turner

November 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lauraine Boll

November 10, 2010

praying for your family and wife each day. You were a great guy, Clinton RIP.

November 10, 2010

Clinton will always be remembered for his contagious smile and outgoing personality which exhuberated to all around him. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.

Our love,
Paulette and John Crumley

Ashley O'Neill Carfagno

November 10, 2010

Sweet Bianca and the entire Elliott/Schmid/Colgin extended family: If I could take any of this pain away I would. My love and prayers will not leave you. Please know how many people are keeping you in their hearts. All of my love, always, Ashley

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