Charles Colvin Obituary
He was born on January 1, 1921, in Craigsville, a son of late James Kemper and Ruby Lucille (Griffin) Colvin.
Mr. Colvin was a residential painter prior to his retirement. He was a United States Navy veteran. In addition to his parents he was presided in death by wife, Gladys F Colvin; one son, Kenneth Colvin; four brothers, David, Marshall, Calvin and Archie Colvin; and one sister, Leona Golliday. He is survived by his son, Douglas Colvin; his daughter, Jackie Smith and her husband, Lynwood Smith; four grandchildren, Kimberly Fry, Michelle Terrell and her partner, Trenton Fisher, who was also his caretaker for the last year, Diana Cooper and her husband, David and Penny Maybush her husband, Robert; seven great-grandchildren, Trevor Terrell whom he raised, Allison Fry, Angel Fisher, Shawana Callahan, Nicklous Callahan, McCalli Yancey and Laden Maybush; one great-great-granddaughter, Alechia; brothers, Roy Colvin his wife, Loretta, of Florida, Guy Colvin and his wife, Mattie, of Alexandria, Ronnie Colvin of Craigsville and Harold Colvin of Harrisonburg; one sister, Bessie Colvin of Craigsville; many special friends and his special pets, "Achilles", "Bud", "Molly" and "Angel". Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, 961 Goose Creek Road in Fishersville, conducted by Melvin Bragg. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Waynesboro. Friends of the family will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, 1001 Mount Torrey, Lyndhurst, VA 22952, with checks made out to the "City of Waynesboro" and designating the "Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center" in Memo. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at University of Virginia Medical Center who cared for him and a special thank you to Jerry Terrell, who helped take care of him. Family and friends may view obituary, light a candle and share memories and condolences at www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Judy Fisher-Banks-Jones
January 29, 2012
Jackie and DW, I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you Jackie since Kate Collins. I hope you are doing well. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JoAnn McCauley
January 28, 2012
DW our deepest sympathy goes out for the loss of your father. Charlie was a cat bird, when he came in the restaurant he always made us girls laugh, he will be missed. . May GOD comfort your heart in this time of loss....... Jo's Place Jo & LuLu and staff
Sharon & Doris
January 26, 2012
DW, so sorry about your dad. He will be sadly missed. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
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LLOYD & ANN BOWMAN
January 26, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Cecelia Mawyer
January 26, 2012
DW you are in my thoughts and prayers....God speed my dear friend Charlie!!!
Michael & Sidonia Albright
January 26, 2012
Penni,Robert,McCalli,and Laden--Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. We love you and thinking of you.
Debbie Rasnake
January 25, 2012
I Light This Candle In Charles Colvin
Debbie Rasnake
January 25, 2012
DW and family, i am so sorry for your loss,and Charlie you will be missed by so many of us, Praying for you & your family.
Deon Gibbons
January 25, 2012
DW and Family, I am sorry to hear about Charles. I will be praying for you all. He always had a smile on his face.
Mary Simmons
January 25, 2012
D.W. and Family,
I can not tell you how sorry I am for your loss, I know how much you loved your Dad. No words can ever express the pain that I know you are in. Please know How much he always meant to me. I will always remember him, he was always so good and kind to me, I loved him too. I am here for you, always remember that, God be with you all today and every day and help you heal from your loss. He is in Gods hands and feels no pain, and he will be with each of you every day in your hearts. Love you all always, Mary
eddie .christine lawhorn
January 24, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
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