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COLSTON, Craig 54 of Maineville, died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at home. Born to Donald Rodney and Talitha Marie (nee: Hahn) Colston on March 4, 1960 in Dayton, OH. Craig was a 1982 graduate of Wilmington College, taught at Lebanon High School for 10 years, worked for more than 25 years as a Financial Consultant and was a life long member of the Lebanon Presbyterian Church. His passion was Standardbred Race Horses, he was an owner and fan; he coached Lebanon JV baseball, was an Assistant Lebanon football coach and enjoyed coaching summer baseball leagues. Craig was a huge Ohio State University football fan and tolerated the Reds and Bengals when they were winning. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Craig is survived by his loving wife, Shay (nee: Risk) Colston and constant companion, his loving dog Frazier of Maineville, parents, Donald and Talitha Colston of Lebanon, in laws, Tom and Alice Risk of Goshen, one son, Zach Colston, one brother, Kevin (Barbara) Colston, eight nieces and nephews, Meg, Kenzie, Payton, Adam, Ben, Katie, Adi and Landry. Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 27th from 3:00-7:00PM with a service that began at 7:00PM all at Lebanon Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Craig Colston's name to the American Cancer Society or charity of choice. Arrangements made by Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.hoskisnfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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September 1, 2014
TO THE COLSTON FAMILY FROME THE DE CAIRES FAMILY OUR SORROW FOR YOUR LOST, MUST SAY WE HAD SOME FUN TIMES TOGEATHER WHEN OUR KIDS WERE GROWING UP TOGEATHER, MUCH ALOHA AND GOD BLESS.
Ted Amburgy
August 31, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Beth Hamilton- Rader
August 31, 2014
Dear Colston Family,
Always remember that Craig will be looking down on all of you and watching over you. He is in heaven but he will never be forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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