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Nov 30, 1942 - Mar 13, 2012
I have such good memories i carry with me of Charles. What a fine man he was! Another year gone. RIP Dear Friend. ❤
Luanne Jacobs
March 10, 2019 | TX | Friend
Love and Miss You Uncle Charles you were a Good Man if there ever was one R.I.P. Uncle Chaz.
James Cigainero
March 09, 2019 | Texarkana, AR | Family
Veronica,Charles was such a blessing to me when I worked at the post office. He always had wisdom and humor to share. He and my dad had worked together. I loved you and Charles. May God bless you and your family with beautiful memories.We will continue to lift you up in prayer.
Jeanette Roberson-Price
March 22, 2012 | Wichita, KS
Veronica and Family, I was so sorry to learn about Pogo's death. I was out of town during the week and just learned about it today. I am thinking of you at this time and praying for you. Love ya, Betty Rateliff
March 18, 2012
All my prayers are with your family . Charles was a wonderful and loving person and I am so proud to have called him my friend. I will truly miss him.
Deborah Points
March 18, 2012 | Texarkana, AR
Jeff,
I am very sorry to hear about your dad. Mr Colbert was a great man and will be missed by so many. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Todd Kennedy
March 17, 2012 | Frisco, TX
I am so sorry for your loss. He was always full of joy and kindness. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Sams Wages
March 16, 2012 | St. Louis, MO
My prayers are with your family at this time. Enjoyed time spent on the baseball field with Pogo guiding my son along in life. Many good memories.
Helen Elam
March 16, 2012 | Texarkana, AR
Jeff and Melinda
I am so sorrry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all your family.
Sheila Wilhite
Sheila wilhite
March 16, 2012 | Texarkana, AR
Charles William Colbert, Jr.November 30, 1942- March 13, 2012Charles William Colbert, Jr., age 69, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 30, 1942 in Columbus, Mississippi to Charles Colbert, Sr. and Irene Corzine Colbert. Charles proudly served as a letter carrier for 40 years with the U.S. Postal Service. After retirement, he joined his wife as a volunteer at Wadley Hospital. As the Tuesday morning golf cart driver his riders were sure to receive encouraging words and a peppermint along with their ride. He never met a stranger.One of the greatest joys of his life were his four granddaughters. The best medicine he received during his battle with cancer was the time he spent with them. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Veronica Cigainero Colbert, two sons and one daughter-in-law: Jeff and Melinda Colbert of Texarkana; Mark Colbert and fiance, Theresa Stalker also of Texarkana; one daughter and son-in-law; Nancy and Allen Thomas of North Little Rock, two brothers and one sister-in-law: Jim and Mary Ann Colbert of Texarkana; Ronald Colbert of Worlington, England; four granddaughters: Haley and Madison Colbert of Texarkana and Mary Claire and Sarah Beth Thomas of North Little Rock.He was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Wadley Hospital Auxilary, NARFE and NALC. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served his country proudly from 1964-1970.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: CARTI Foundation, PO Box 55011, Little Rock, AR 72215 or to Arkansas Children's Hospital, Patient Care Fund, #1 Children's Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202.A very special thank you to Aleena, Charles' Hospice nurse with Dierksen Hospice. She was an Angel sent to us in time of need. A prayer/Rosary service will be held Friday, March 16, at Texarkana Funeral Home - Texas Blvd. at 7:00 p.m. with visitation to follow.The Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Worm and Deacon David Fowler officiating.
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