Charles Colby

Charles I. Colby, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at his home. Charles was born on January 21, 1948 to Charles I. Colby and Mary Anna Colby Hansen (Hendryx) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Charles graduated from North Central High School in 1966 and went on to serve in the United States Navy for six years. He graduated from Ivy Tech with an associate's degree and worked as a technician for Trilithic Inc. Charles loved animals, especially cats. He enjoyed watching sports and movies. Charles is survived by his two cats; Avalon an Reggie, one brother, Larry Colby, one sister, Barbara Fleming (John), three nieces; Tina Seacat (Mark), Erin Gerber, Kim Beall (Jim), three nephews; Jim Cordova (Sharon), Gene Cordova (Leslie), and Mark Edman (Claudia). Charles is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Fredrick and David Lee Colby. A Celebration of Charles life will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Hendryx Mortuaries New Palestine Chapel. Military honors will take place at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Private family burial will be at the New Palestine Cemetery at a later time. Hendryx Mortuary is honored to help the family with the arrangements.