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Jerry Colvard Obituary
Mr. Colvard was born in Virginia but lived most of his life in Etowah County. He was a 1961 graduate of Gadsden High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a training instructor during the Vietnam War. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 35 years of service. Mr. Colvard was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Colvard; daughter, Cynthia Winningham; father, Sheriff Dewey Colvard; and mother, Sheriff Virginia Colvard.
He is survived by his sons, David (Lynn) Colvard and Wayne (Mindy) Colvard; grandchildren, Scott (Mandy) Hayes, Chris (Amber) Colvard, Andrew (Cassie) Colvard, Heather Winningham, Brittany (Jason) Dunlap, Josh Colvard, Jeremy Colvard and Clay Colvard, Raven, Bailey and Peyton Monroy and Sawyer Colvard; great-grandchildren, Railey Colvard, Drake Colvard, Alexis Colvard, Brayson Colvard, soon-to-be Adyson Dunlap, Jaelynn Colvard; brother, Jimmy Colvard; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Gadsden Police Department, Glencoe Police Department and Etowah County Sheriff's Department, Dr. Michael Naughton and Dr. Sabrina Morgan.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Colvard
Jimmy & Janet Ford
November 3, 2010
David,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Jack Kennington
November 2, 2010
Dear David, Wayne,and all of the family.
I have fond memories of Jerry and your mom from our years together two houses down the street in HB. They always treated me like family. They never missed any of your ballgames and were your biggest fans. I know you all have had three tough losses now and your heart feels empty. I wish I could have been there for you but could not get off work I was on call. My deepest sympathy, prayers, and love. Love yall like family.
Larry Simpson
November 2, 2010
David/Wayne,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was always a joy to be around.
Roger Putman
November 1, 2010
David and Wayne,
I am sorry to here about your father.-My prayers are with you and your family.
Tim Couch
November 1, 2010
David,Wayne and families,
I just wanted all of you to know what a good friend your Father and Grandfather has been to me. He took me under his wing and help guide me thru some of the hardest times of my life. He taught me a'lot about life and how to treat others as he shared his experience, strenght and hope with me. He and your Mom will always have a special place in my heart, as will Cindy! If yall ever need me for anything, please let me know. I love you all!
Tim & Cindy Couch
November 1, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mary Butler
October 31, 2010
I'm very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all the family. Please, know my prayers and condolences are with you all.
Jayson Dunlap's Grandmother,
Deborah Waddell
October 31, 2010
Andrew & Cassie and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family as well as my prayers. Deborah Waddell
Heather Holderfield
October 31, 2010
i had the pleasure of working with Wayne on getting the cured and green tires out of Goodyear during my time at EWS. He was a great person and friend, he touched many lifes and always had something good to say every time i spoke with him. he will be greatly missed.
MARY PAYNE
October 31, 2010
YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS
MARY PAYNE
Kelley Barber
October 31, 2010
I've very sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Glenna Abney
October 31, 2010
May God continue to bless you and family during this time of personal loss. .....Glenna Whorton Abney
Butch Kennamer
October 31, 2010
I have many fond memories of Wayne and I growing up on Vinson in East Gadsden.
Although over the years we lost touch, my mother always asked about the "kids" from Vinson.Wayne will be missed but those memories will remain forever.
Roger Breeden
October 31, 2010
Dear David, Wayne and Colvard Family
I was very sad to read of the passing of your dad. I have fond memories from growing up on Vinson Avenue behind the Colvard family home on Litchfield Avenue. My dad and mom were good friends with your grandfather and grandmother. I remember your dad as being a happy-go-lucky person who always had a big smile and a kind word for everyone. I know that he will be greatly missed by all of his family, friends, anyone who knew him and the many people whose live he touched with his kindness. It is a great comfort to know that now, he is in Heaven with God and his family. May God Bless, Comfort and Keep you all during this trying time in your lives, and in the coming days ahead......God Bless.......
Smitty Johnson
October 31, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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