Michael Herbert Colter
Michael Herbert Colter
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10460 Co Rd 561, Philadelphia, MS 39350
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Michael Colter Obituary
Michael Herbert Colter, 66, of Philadelphia, Mississippi passed on Monday, February 2, 2026, from his residence in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 14, 2026, from Donald Rest Cemetery in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Visitation will be held 12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. Saturday, February 14, 2026, from Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia. Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements.
Michael Colter is survived by his son, Michael Ray Clemons of Philadelphia, MS; two sisters, Flossie Lewis (Gregory) of Philadelphia, MS and Billie Jean Wallace (Willie) of Boligee, AL.
Pallbearers are Frankie Moore, Hubert Monroe, Sammie Nicholson, Wayne Moore, Markeous Davis, and Jeff "Freyon" Malone.
Pastor Willie Rush is the officiant of services.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
14
Visitation
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Beck Funeral Home-Philadelphia
10460 Co Rd 561, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
Donald Rest Cemetery
MLK Drive, Philadelphia, MS 39350
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Beck Funeral Home - PhiladelphiaOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.