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Richard Colby Obituary

COLBY, Richard Richard Allen Colby, 71, of Atlanta, GA died peacefully in hospice care at Emory University Hospital Midtown on August 10, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Priscilla. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ellen (nee Phelps), his son Jonathan of San Francisco, CA, and his brothers: Chris Colby (Peggy) of Milwaukee, WI, and Robert Colby (Maggie) of Plymouth, MA. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA; Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, GA; or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Aug. 14, 2014.

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Carolyn and Dave Bigler

August 28, 2014

Ellen, we are in Florida and just got your note today. We are in shock as I am sure you are. You have our deepest sympathy. Hope we can get together when we get back to Atlanta next week.

Davis

August 14, 2014

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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