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Alando Colwell Obituary
Alando Alford Colwell was born December 15, 2006, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Alford Colwell, Jr. and Chaka Birdsong. Alando answered his call and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Alando was educated in Metro Davidson County Schools and was attending Maplewood High School. He would have graduated in the class of 2025.
In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking, volunteering, singing and telling people what to do. He was an avid Tennessee Titans Fan.
Those left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted mother, Chaka Birdsong, father, Alford Colwell, sister, Kaliyah Birdsong, brother, Terrance Birdsong, twin brother, Alonzo Colwell, a host of other relatives and friends.
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