Roger Keith Colston

Roger Keith Colston obituary

Roger Keith Colston

Roger Colston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Summers & Son Funeral Home - Russellville on Jul. 2, 2025.

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Roger Keith Colston, age 76 of Auburn, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025 at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born in Lewisburg, Kentucky on September 6, 1948 to the late Jessie M. Colston and Louise Epley Colston. He served in the US Marine Corps, was a tool maker with I.T.W. and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by:

His wife of 33 years ~ Louise Beasley Colston

2 Sons ~ Keith Colston and wife Audrey ~ Hendersonville, TN

Scotty Markham and wife Stephanie ~ Auburn, KY

2 Daughters ~ Misty Colston ~ Smyrna, TN

Pam Markham ~ Auburn, KY

1 Brother ~ Jimmy Colston ~ Hopkinsville, KY

11 Grandchildren

Funeral Services for Roger Keith Colston will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Summers and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Baker officiating. Visitation at the funeral home will be held Saturday from 12:00 noon until the service hour of 2:00 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Summers & Son Funeral Home - Russellville

210 North Thurston Drive PO Box 56, Russellville, KY 42276

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