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Colby Jackson Obituary

Colby Richard Jackson, 21, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 15 in a car accident. He is survived by his parents, August III and Frances (Berg) Jackson, Fianc Callie Bish, brothers August Jackson IV and Robert Rose, and sisters Andrea Jackson, Christina Jackson and Tela Jackson, and grandfather August Jackson Jr. Colby will always be remembered for making people laugh and being a prankster. He graduated from Topeka High School in 2008 and then went to Flint Hills Job Corp. Colby was proud of his baseball and football card collection and could always be heard saying Youll Be Fine! and Youll Get Over It. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunt and uncle. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Colby Jackson Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. To leave a message for the family please visit davidsonfuneral.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Dec. 19, 2010.

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Manya Schmidt

December 26, 2010

Frances and Gus, I am so sorry to hear about the accident and the loss of your son. I remember getting to know you during your pregnancy with Colby and the other kids. It seems like yesterday. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Manya Schmidt CNM. Topeka

LeRoy Detimore

December 22, 2010

Francis & Gus-
Our thoughts and prayers are with now and always. If you need anything please get in touch.
Leroy @ family

Cheri Phillips-Smith

December 21, 2010

Augie and family,
I cannot imagine your loss. I am so terribly sorry for you, and will continue to pray for all of you. In all the years I've been neighbors with your family, I've had such respect for you. Your son was blessed to have such fine parents.
Cheri Phillips-Smith

Cindy Beattie

December 21, 2010

Gus, Frances & family: May God hold each and every one of you and comfort you in your time of need. Hold tight the fond memories of Colby as it will help in finding peace during this tough times in your lives. Love ya

Jolene French

December 21, 2010

So sorry for your loss Gus, Frances and family. I will be thinking of you guys.

Tamatha Woodman

December 21, 2010

Augie and Francis, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tamatha Woodman

December 21, 2010

August, Frances and family, so sorry to hear of your lost. May the grace and peace of the Father be with you all, and comfort you in this hour. Candace Webb-Cohen (Topeka, KS)

donna ortega

December 20, 2010

dear gus & francis
we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Boy it just seems like yesterday we were doing the tornadoes stuff....those were the days!!! Having memories like those will keep colby alive in your hearts for a long time to come!! god bless the whole family

Donna Ortega, zack, donovan, & robert

Merci ,Gordon and David and Dolores Martinez

December 20, 2010

Gus and Francis,
My deepest sympathy to you and family. May the memories that you have together help to see you thru each day. Knowing that the love that was built will always be within your hearts. God was waiting with open arms to welcome his child home to him. An now they're together sharing loving memories of you. I am here if you need me. All my love.

Jean Ryan

December 20, 2010

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.

Jessie King

December 20, 2010

colby i will miss you picking on me we had fun working together i love you kayden will miss you too. rest in peace i know your watching over everyone

Theresa Hicks

December 20, 2010

Frances, Gus, and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Each one of you are in my prayers.

Marcus payton

December 19, 2010

JESUS wept at the tomb of his friend. Let me also,Lord share my grief with you. Release the tension bottling up inside me,and grant me freedom from pain and new life in healing with each tear I shed. Each teardrop of pain is precious in your sight O Lord. I offer my tears in honor of COLBY and for love of you. Bless his family and all who mourn,that they be comforted. FROM: Marcus, Jovanna and Kids

DeeDee, Chris, Katelyn Lang

December 19, 2010

Gus and Francis, We just want to say how much you guys mean to us. Colby will be missed very much, we know how much joy and laughter he brought into all of our lives. We love you both and our prayers are with you and your family.

DJ Jones

December 19, 2010

I will miss you lots Colby :( RIP & <3

Jacob (Jake) Alvey

December 19, 2010

August & Family,
Hi, my name is Jacob Alvey (I know/work with August at KNI here in Topeka), it seemed like that Colby lived an interesting life. You & your family have my condolences & am very sorry about your loss.

Hobbscrew Family

December 19, 2010

My heart is so sadden I cant begain to know what you are going through but I know that you will see Colby again and his sprit will live on through each of you we dont understand it when someone gets called home but God does my in time you find peace with it we were blessed to have been giving the chance to spend time with each of you after you called we all were sad and just sat in silence then we started laughing with this image in are minds it was in the summer the pool was ready all the kids went and got on the swimming suits when out the door came Colby and Aj wearing nothing but there speedos cracks me up to see that in my mind may it bring a smile to you in this time thanks for the ride jackson family we send are love to each of you. with all are love The Hobbs Family.

Chauntil Meadows Noel Coalson

December 19, 2010

We are truely sorry for everyones loss....we will miss you Colby!!!! love always Chauntil,Noel,Devyn,and Baby Rylan

Ken & Sandy Turner

December 19, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Colby. We have good memories of Colby and the Topeka Tornado Wrestling Club. Our prayers go out to all of you. Ken, Sandy, Andrew, Brandon & Lauren Turner

Nancy Moore

December 19, 2010

Augie and Francis-- Sorry to hear about Colby and about Francis's injury. Hope she is doing okay. I am sorry that I can not be there for you at this time. My prayers will be with you. Little David sends his condolences also.
God be with you at this time of need. Nancy, Harker Heights, TX

Suzy Segelquist

December 19, 2010

My heart goes out to all of you. May you feel Colby's presence, and hear his laughter forever. May he find comfort beside the Lord knowing you will be together again someday.

December 19, 2010

As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.

SIncerely, Resa Boydston

Bobbi Mangas (Tibbits)

December 19, 2010

My heart goes out to the family!! My thoughts and prayers have been with you this week after hearing of your loss. Obviously God has another plan for Colby even if you can't understand it right now. I hope that Frances is doing bettter.

December 19, 2010

To Gus and Francis: We are truly saddened by the sudden loss of Colby.We always considered you, and still do, as family andat this time, we must give our pain and grief over to God. He will ease our pain in this. We will always keep Colby in our hearts and minds and in our prayers.

The Guesby/Payton Family

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