Bobbie Colbert

Bobbie Colbert obituary, Louisville, KY

Bobbie Colbert

Bobbie Colbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Bobbie Colbert, 65, passed away on June 22, 2025. Services will be Wednesday, July 9, 2025 beginning with visitation at 11 am and funeral service to follow at 1 pm at Greater Israel Baptist Church, 1509 Magazine Street.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted children: Antjuan Jefferson (Wedge), Anjenette Burton-Jefferson (Nette)(Keith Burton), T-Wanah Page (Tee), and Miracle Bright-Jarmon (Chris Jarmon Jr); twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his longtime companion, Jacqueline Bright (Jackie).
Also remembering him are his siblings: Robert Colbert Jr., Frances Marie Wadlington, Darlene Faye Colbert, and Debbie Ann Colbert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna B. Colbert and Robert Colbert Sr., and his brothers, Leon Colbert and Michael Colbert.

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