Michael Ainsley "Mike" Colvin

Graveside services for Michael Ainsley Colvin, 64, of Ruston, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Colvin Memorial Cemetery in Dubach, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Officiating the service will be Barry Joyner. A visitation will be held at the cemetery prior to the service from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM.

Mike was born on May 31, 1961, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Melvin "Bubba" Osler Colvin, Jr. and Josephine "Jo" Colvin. Mike grew up in El Dorado, AR, where he was a member of First Baptist Church of El Dorado, where he met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He spent most of his summers in Dubach with his grandparents on Tatum pond. After graduating from El Dorado High School, he went on to further his education at Louisiana Tech with a degree in Animal Science. He stayed in Lincoln Parish and started a long carer in the poultry industry.

He was and avid hunter and fisherman and he loved the outdoors. His great pleasure was spending time on the family land in Unionville. As his children were growing up, he helped coach their softball and baseball teams.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin "Bubba" Osler Colvin, Jr. and Josephine "Jo" Colvin: grandparents, John B. and Nevie Rebecca Stephens Jordan, and Melvin Osler" Cricket" Colvin, Sr. and Flora E. Green Colvin.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Jamie J. Colvin, children Lynsey Johnson (Matthew), Ryne Colvin (Brooke), Emma Colvin, Dean Colvin and Drew Colvin; grandchildren, Ella Grace Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Quinn Colvin, and Quay Colvin: Brother David L. Colvin (Holly); as well as numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Methodist Church for Weekend of the Cross.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.