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Gary Colbert Obituary

Gary Wynn Colbert

Gary Wynn Colbert, 75, of Brookneal, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Teresa "Terry" Lusardi Colbert for 52 years.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Brookneal Baptist Church by the Rev. Matthew Killmon and Pastor Andrew Reisberg. Interment will follow at Wickliffe Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 16, 2021, from 3 until 4:30 p.m. and again from 6 until 8 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal and at the residence other times.

Published by The News & Advance on Jul. 14, 2021.

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Rashelle Talbert-Reynolds

September 16, 2021

My sincerest sympathy and prayers to you-Terry, Michelle and Michael for your loss.

Diane Tuggle Chang

July 17, 2021

Terry, Michelle, Michael and family,
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I've been thinking a lot about our "younger years" in Brookneal this week after I heard the news. He was always fun to be around. I know you will miss him terribly.

Colleen & Dennis Elder

July 15, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Penny Oakes

July 15, 2021

We are so sorry to hear about ur lost
He was a good man an friendly person no matter where he see u he will speak or wave at u . My prayers with the family an.friends

Pam and Dennis Cowart

July 14, 2021

So sorry for your loss.

Ashley Arthur Boerner

July 14, 2021

Terry and Family,
I was shocked to hear of Gary´s passing. He was a wonderful man, and I know he will be missed. Please know that you and the family are in my prayers in the coming days. Love y´all!

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