Malcolm Lynn Colbert

Malcolm Lynn Colbert obituary, Gainesville, GA

Malcolm Lynn Colbert

Malcolm Colbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Park Funeral Home South, Flowery Branch on Nov. 18, 2022.
Mr. Malcolm Lynn Colbert, age 77, of Flowery Branch, GA, went to his eternal home, Thursday, November 17, 2022 with his family by his side.
Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022 in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Dr. Ron Westbury will officiate. The family will receive friends 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 5, 2022 at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.
Mr. Colbert was born February 15, 1945 in Bath, New York. A United States Air Force veteran, Malcolm served at bases in Alaska and Michigan, and one very cold winter in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was a faithful Christian who attended Multiply Church in Flowery Branch, he loved the Lord, his family, church and community. Malcolm worked for AT&T as a Support Services District Manager, retiring with them in 1998. He then started a new career with The Gale Company, as Vice President-Facility Manager, retiring for a second and final time in 2006.
Malcolm was vibrant and full of energy. He would light up a room and energize those around him with thoughtful and caring remarks, and Malcolm never met a stranger. He loved to dance and had an extensive music and movie collection, one that he loved to share with family and friends. Malcolm was a passionate golfer and member of the Royal Lakes Country Club.
Mr. Colbert is survived by his wife, Sheila Carroll Colbert; son, David (Jenny) Colbert; daughter, Angie Rohan; and grandchildren, Christian Colbert, Kaitlynn Colbert, Brady Rohan and Layla Rohan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther & Louise Colbert; and brothers, Eric Colbert, Mark Colbert, and David Colbert.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, www.melanoma.org
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements. Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.

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December 4, 2022

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November 23, 2022

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Glen R Adkins

December 4, 2022

Dear Shelia and Family,

My condolences for the untimely passing of Malcolm.

It has been several years, but one is reminded of the
work, the tee box, and the friendship.

It still makes me smile.

Sincerely.
Glen R. Adkins
Gainesville, Georgia

Ashley Shemain

November 23, 2022

I cannot think of Malcolm in the past tense - to me, his presence will ever be fresh. He was endowed with two of the most desirable, but uncommon characteristics in most men - wisdom and decency. These manifested themselves in the high regard and respect with which he was held. He was like E.F. Hutton:
When Malcolm talked, people listened.
He put an end one day to along and fruitless debate in the clubhouse as we struggled to find an appropriate, catchy name for our golf group. He said very quietly,
"We like to play only when the sun is up and the weather is good, why not call ourselves 'The Sunshine Boys'."
That was that - I know - I was there.
So, as an ex-Sunshine Boy, I say : "Farewell Malcolm - though you will always be with us."
Ashley Shemain

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