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Robert Colay Obituary
Robert F. Colay "Big Bob/Dragon/Mongo" 56, died peacefully at his home in Columbus, Ga., on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
Mr. Colay was born March 1, 1956, in St. Augustine, Fla., to Mary L. Coley and the late Thaddeus Strohman. When Bob was 14 years old, the family relocated to Pleasantville, N.J. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 16 where he started boxing. On Oct. 25, 1985, he fought Mike Tyson at the Atlantis Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. He was a traffic control officer for the Atlantic City Police Dept., an Atlantic City firefighter, a member of the Glaziers Union for 30 years from which he recently retired and lastly he was owner/operator of Colay Refrigerated for the past seven years in which he traveled throughout the United States and Canada until he was no longer physically able.
Bob was predeceased by his grandparents, Gardner and Kelsie Charles, uncle Abe and aunt Williemae Reed, aunt Juanita Taylor, uncle Freddie Charles, uncle Gardner Charles, Jr., and niece Shalina Brodie.
He leaves to cherish fond memories a son, Matthew Colay of Camden, N.J.; daughter, Davina Colay Wilson of Woodstown, N.J.; step-children Eugene Wilder of Atlantic City, N.J., Rosie Wilder of Atlantic City, N.J., and Tiana Wilder of Philadelphia, Pa.; one granddaughter, Aarlyn Dixon of Camden, N.J.; his loving mother, Mary L. Coley of Pleasantville, N.J.; five brothers, Bernard Coley (Davita) of Quinton, N.J., Dr. Thomas Coley (Dr. Kathleen Twyner) Granger, Ind., Bradford Coley of Columbus, Ga.; one of his devoted caregivers, George Coley of Mays Landing, N.J., and Alphonso Gomez (Tina) of Columbus, Ga., both were also his devoted caregivers; two sisters, Georgiana McCall (Gerald) of Millville, N.J., and Martha Pitts of Vineland, N.J.; a host of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
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for Robert Colay
Leila Davenport
December 24, 2024
May the family of Robert "Big Bob" Colay, continue to be "Bless"
Leila Davenport
Leila Davenport
December 22, 2020
The memory of my friend, Robert Frank Colay, will never be forgotten, may his family continue to "Be Bless". Leila Davenport, Byram, MS
Jenell Philson-Lewis
September 20, 2013
Such a very nice man. I rented him the house he was last in in Columbus,Ga. I was so excited and honored to meet him. This just breaks my heart to know hehas passed. RIP MR. COLAY!
Leila Davenport
May 8, 2013
With deepest uncondition love condolences.
January 1, 2013
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN;WE LOVE YOU AND PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY GOUSINS SELINA @ susette charles st.augustine FLORIDA
Lisa Evans
December 30, 2012
May God continue to bless each of you during this time of sorrow. Gone but not forgotten.
Lisa Evans
December 30, 2012
May God continue to bless each of you during this time of sorrow.
Brenda Scott
December 29, 2012
May deepests condolence to the family. God blessed all of you.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
December 29, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Gale Drinks
December 28, 2012
From the Drinks Family: We offer our deepest condolences during this diffcult time.Our thoughts and PRAYERS will keep everyone in GOD'S care. AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!!
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