Leo Colson Obituary

Leo Martin Colson, 93, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. He was born in Kane, Pa. He signed up for the Army Air Corps one month after the Pearl Harbor invasion and retired from the Army in 1971. He received an American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and a World War II Victory Medal. After he retired from the military, he settled in Newport News. His favorite things to do were walking the neighborhood and talking to his many friends, working in the yard and fixing up old houses with his son.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Colson. He is survived by his two sons, Erik Colson and his wife, Nina, of Williamsburg and Ronnie Colson of Newport News; his daughter, Margit Colson of Newport News; his sisters, Elizabeth, Grace and Mary Colson, all of Pennsylvania; and his granddaughter, Jasmine Colson of Williamsburg.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Jan. 2, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Weymouth Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 3, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.

Published by Virginia Gazette from Dec. 29, 2012 to Jan. 28, 2013.
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Have missed all you stories. you would have when you would stop on Rexford Dr.
on you daily walks for years until you had to give your walking up. The neighborhood has lost to great neighbors with the passing of you and Al Richards, along with Anna this past year.

jackie

January 2, 2013

You have and will be deeply missed. Looked for you walking the street of Stoneybrook. would stop for a few moments to chat a quick few words then on you way. Say hello to Mr. Al Richards for us . When you walks the street's of heaven.

Jackie,

January 2, 2013

Erik,
Sorry to hear about Leo's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Carolyn Gillroy

January 2, 2013

Erik,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. I remember your father having a sparkle in his eye! He loved to laugh and was very easy-going too. I'm sending my love and comfort to you and your family. God bless.

Cheryl Izzo-Newcomb

December 30, 2012

Leo was a great man, he will be missed

Frank Obergfell

December 30, 2012

Erik & Margit, I am sorry for your loss. Your dad and Mr. Richards can do their daily walks in heaven now. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Kathy

December 30, 2012

I work with Erik and have heard the numerous memories he has and loves about his father. I heard how the family came together to take care of you and Mr. Colson, may you rest in peace...you were loved. My prayers for comfort and peace are with the family!

Kaera Mims

December 29, 2012

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