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Richard Colley Obituary
He was born on April 3, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio.
He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was in combat in the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad where he retired as an Engineer after 38 years of service.
Richard was a member of the Willard American Legion, life member of the Willard VFW and was very active in the Color Guard. He was also a member of the Willard Moose. He enjoyed boating, lake life, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Richard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bonnie Sue (Emmons) Colley whom he married on September 21, 1968; children, Richard (Sonya) Colley II of Westerville, Ohio; Margaret Elsea of Willard, Ohio; grandchildren, Nicholas Preston Elsea; and granddaughter, Cecilia Bonnie Colley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Preston and Ruth Colley.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Willard Moose Lodge. Secor Funeral Home is assigning his family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be made to Richard's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
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David Pete Vastine
April 26, 2025
Born and raised in McDermott Ohio. I hired on the Railroad in 1992. One of my first trips to Bellevue I worked with Rich. He asked what Vastine I belonged to, I was surprised to find out he was from McDermott and new my dad and uncles. I retired as an Engineer also. Rich was one of my favorite Railroaders. My condolences to his family.
John Wolford
April 19, 2025
Bonnie, so very sorry to here of Richards passing . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember sending him care packages when he was in VietNam. And working with him shortly before he retired on a ID run from Portsmouth to Bellevue . Johnny Wolford
Linda Evans and Leonard Yates
April 16, 2025
Bonnie and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort at this time.
Linda and Len
Richard Whitely
April 12, 2025
I worked some train runs with your husband. Good guy and real good engineer. Sorry for your loss.
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