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Grover Colvin Obituary
Grover Cleveland Colvin was born February 6, 1942 in Shreveport and raised in Minden, Louisiana. He had been a resident of Van for thirteen years and was a member of Pruitt Baptist Church. He worked as a teacher and high school coach, and later as a financial advisor for Edward Jones. He enjoyed farming, horse camping, and most of all, his dogs.
Grover passed away at the age of 80 on October 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyndel and Lenora Colvin; brother, Leonard; and sisters, Marianne and Nora Jane.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Lena Colvin of Van; children, Kim Campbell, Rod Rawls, and Wallace Funderburk; and eight grandchildren.
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Becky Scruggs Willcox
October 18, 2023
So very sorry to hear about Grover. They didn´t come any better. We were the best of friends for a very long time.
John H Bachman, Sr.
February 21, 2023
Coach made me a better man. Rest in peace coach. Thank you for believing and pushing me.
Gary and Sherry Wilson
February 15, 2023
We are saddened to hear that Grover has passed away. He was a fun guy and friend. Our prayers for Lena and family
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Glenn Talbert
November 1, 2022
So sorry to hear of Grover passing. We were teammates at Northwestern State in Natchitoches on the football team. I really enjoyed our College days. He was a great player, leader, and fun to be around. May he RIP and God Bless the family.
Susan Colvin Heard
October 31, 2022
So sorry to hear that Uncle Grover passed away. I have so many fond memories of him. He had a great personality! Every Sunday, the Colvin family would gather at Mamaw´s house, eat lunch, and spend the afternoon talking and playing with all the cousins. It was a wonderful way to grow up and Uncle Grover was a big part of that experience. I loved him so much! I know he will be missed by friends and family. I´m sure his friends and family have many wonderful memories they will treasure of Grover. My prayer is that his legacy will be remembered through the life he lived and the love he gave to others.
Susan Colvin Heard
Malcolm Hodnett Family
October 29, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Grover's demise. He and Malcolm have been friends since kindergarten.
They shared many memorable excursions together!
We are physically unable to attend services due to Malcolm's present illness, but are there in our thoughts.
Buddy Cook
October 28, 2022
So sorry for your families loss.
He was my Uncle Grover growing up. Always fun to be around.
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