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Rev. George Colston

1923 - 2013

Rev. George Colston obituary, 1923-2013, Newport News, VA

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1923

DIED

2013

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George Colston Obituary

Rev. George Colston
Newport News - Rev. George G. Colston, 90, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Rev. Colston was a native of Columbia, NC, and peninsula resident since 2005. He was a US Navy Veteran World War II.
He was a retired pastor from Bethel Assembly of God Church and was a former pastor at Shacklesford Assembly of God, also served as pastor of Blackstone Assembly of God, Smithfield Assembly of God and Jakes Run Assembly of God in Fairview, WVA. and Springfield Assembly of God. He also served as pastor of Poquoson Assembly of God known as Victory Christian Center. He also worked at the Norfolk Naval Air Station and retired after 21 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Blanche and is survived by a daughter, Ellen C. Beemer and her husband Vincent; 2 sons, James E. Colston and his wife Vicki and Douglas L. Colston and his wife Deborah; a brother, Seaton Colston; 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, at 11 a.m. in Amory Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at 2 p.m. in Hollywood Cemetery, Elizabeth City, NC.
Thefamily would like to thank the staff on the Monticello and Piedmont Households for their care of our father while he was at The Gardens at Warwick Forest.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, VA.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 15, 2013.
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Doug and family, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. He was a very nice man, and I always enjoyed hearing him preach in Poquoson. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Evans Terry

Barbara Terry

June 27, 2013

I will miss Uncle George, even though I have not seen him since my dad's funeral service, we exchanged Christmas cards every year. Love you Uncle George. My prayers to Ellen, Jim, Doug & the rest of the family & all his friends. RIP

Vickie Moxley

June 22, 2013

I have many fond memories of my Uncle George. Seems like me and Doug could always get into trouble-but Uncle George always understood how to handle whatever we did-my thoughts-and prayers to the family-

dennis compton

June 20, 2013

Thanks to all who came to the funeral and to those who have taken the time to write in his guest book. Dad will always be remembered as one who prayed for his family.

June 19, 2013

Sending love and prayers to you all your dad was a very special man
love, Troy and Teresa

teresa henley

June 16, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of of Uncle George. It's been too many years since last we met. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers and know that we will meet again one day. With love, Becky Willis Dunham and family.

June 15, 2013

Dear Family,
We are sorry to hear of Uncle George's passing but we celebrate knowing that he is with The Lord that he loved and lived for.

God Bless,
Debbie & David Fitton

David & Debbie Fitton

June 15, 2013

Love and prayers go out to the Colston Family. May God be with you and give you peace and comfort as only HE can do. We remember all the good times at First Assembly of God at Shaclefords. Monroe & Mildred Hall
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Myrtle Ambrose

June 15, 2013

My heart goes out to the Colston family with deepest sympathy. Love & prayers for peace during this time.

Lyne Brown

June 15, 2013

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