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Eugene Colie Obituary
Gene Colie LA GRANGE - Eugene Thomas "Gene" Colie, 74, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. Gene was born June 24, 1934 in Lenoir County to the late Julian Day Colie Sr. and Hannah Wilson Colie. Gene was retired from E.I. Dupont and was a member of Institute United Methodist Church. A service of remembrance will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Rouse Funeral Home with Dr. Mallie Hinnant officiating. A private interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery. Gene is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy Bryan Colie; son, Master Chief Tim Colie and wife Diane of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Kim Hallow and husband John of Greenville, Gina Colie of La Grange; two sisters-in-law, Anna Colie of La Grange and Dolores Colie of Wheaton, Md.; four grandchildren, Dustin Colie, Nickolas Day Colie, John Hallow III and Maggie Hannah Hallow. The family will receive friends Sunday following the service of remembrance. Memorials may be made to Institute United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Wiley Dawson, 4855 Bryan Hardy Road, La Grange, NC 28551. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.
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Vickie Tedder Hester
November 26, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Joy Keller Turnage
November 24, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Margaret Seymour
November 24, 2008
Peggy & Family,
I was so sorry to here of Gene's death. You and your family will be in my prayers. I know it is hard to lose a love one, but remember, you will be with him again one day. Remember, God is with you and he will never let you down.
Sam Bagley
November 23, 2008
The Colie Family,
It is with great sadness to hear of the loss of your husband and Father.
My sincere condolences go out to each of you.
Gene always treated me as a perfect gentleman whenever I saw him.
He will always have a special place in my heart as each of you have.
I Love You All,
Sam
Joe, Diane & Joey Garris
November 23, 2008
Tim,Kim,Gina,Peggy our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.May GOD bless you each and everyone.
Bill Howard
November 23, 2008
In Loving memory of my "DuPont Dad" Papa Gene. May family find comfort knowing he is resting in peace. God Bless.
P Lynn (Marshburn) Whichard
November 23, 2008
My dear old friend Peggy! It's been many years since we've last spoke, but please know how sad I am to hear of Gene's death. Trust in God's promise; He will give you the strength and courage to share with others the amazing life the two of you shared! God be with you, always and in all ways.
Tammy Stone Quinn
November 22, 2008
Tim & Kim,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Love,
Tammy Stone Quinn
Tom and Maudith Elam
November 22, 2008
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and give you comfort during this time.
Nathan Massengill
November 22, 2008
Aunt Peggy, Kim, Tim and Gina. I want you to know my heart goes out to you at this time. I apologize for not being able to make the trip there. I'm sure Uncle Gene is in a good place. He was a very good man and I loved him very much.
Ruth Carolyn Colie Sutton
November 22, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Gods wraps us in His arms while we mourn. Memories of Cousin Gene will warm your hearts and God's mercy and love will comfort you. With all my love, Ruth Carolyn
Andy & Faye Truell
November 22, 2008
Dear Kim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We are sorry for your loss.
Bruce Cannon
November 22, 2008
Colie Family, Gene saved my life about 20 years ago ! We became friends and stayed in touch with simple phone calls to each other for many year's. Bill knows what all he did for me. Gene,I love you an God does have his arms open for you to enter heaven ! Thanks for the talks and most of all our fishing trips in the surf ! I will see you one day and my prayers go out too your wife Peggy and children. Rest in peace and once again I LOVE YOU, Bruce Cannon
william (bill) cousins
November 22, 2008
sorry to hear of your loss,may the lord comfort you all
Fred Batchelor
November 22, 2008
Gene and I were classmates at "Wheat Swamp School." And I worked with him at DuPont.
Fred Batchelor
Dorothy D. Palacios
November 22, 2008
My prayers are with all of you at this time. Know God is with you and will help bear your sorrow. All my love and prayers.
Glenn Smith
November 22, 2008
Gene was one of my special friends and will be missed.
Floyd J. Hardee, Jr
November 22, 2008
My prayers go out to Gene's family and friends. Gene was one of my fellow co-workers and was a likeable fellow. Much to my sorrow many of my former co-workers have gone on to be with the Lord. May God give comfort to Gene's family during this time of sorrow. Floyd H.
Billy Vaughan
November 22, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Beaman
November 22, 2008
Kim, John, Johnny and Maggie: I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much your Daddy meant to you and what a large roll he played in your lives. I'm sure that having such a loving daughter and her family meant the world to him. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
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