Morton Colvin

Morton Colvin

Morton Colvin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 3, 2006.
MARSHALL -- Graveside services, with military honors, for Morton Colvin, 91, of Marshall, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2006, at Cave Springs Cemetery, with the Rev. Sam Mercer officiating. Arrangements are by Downs Funeral Home. Mr. Colvin died November 1, 2006, in Marshall. Born July 8, 1915, in Chaffer, Mo., he was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, having served during World War II, and retired from Dorchester Petroleum. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Colvin; daughter, Laura McClelland; and sons, Marty Paul Colvin, Don Colvin, and Billy Colvin. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family by e-mail at [email protected].

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