Shelton P. Colson Jr.

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Shelton Colson Obituary

COLSON Mr. Shelton P. Colson, Jr. , 86, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2008 after a brief illness. He was pre-deceased by his loving and devoted wife, Deloris F. Colson and survived by his children, Shelton P. Colson, III (Patsy) Lori L. Colson, and Lisa L. Mayfield (Arthur), two grandchildren, Brooke M. and Cooper T. Colson, sister-in-law; Abbie L. Futch; and several nieces and nephews. A Jacksonville native, Shelton was a longtime member of First Baptist Church downtown and was once active in the Bus Ministry, Chairman of the Deacons, and Treasurer of the King's Servants Sunday School class. Retired from Langley Oldsmobile, he was graduated from Bolles School in 1939 and was at Davidson College when he enlisted in the Navy for WWII. LT (jg) Colson served in the European Theatre and the Far East. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: The Myelodysplatic Syndrome Foundation, Inc., PO Box 353, Front Street, Crosswicks, NJ 08515. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 28th, in the Hobson Auditorium of First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 45 minutes prior to the service. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the King's Servants Sunday School Class. Arrangements by GREENLAWN FUNERAL HOME, 4300 Beach Blvd. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Shelton Colson

7 Entries

Lori Colson

July 3, 2008

To Our Dear, Sweet, Precious Dad, Grand Dad & Friend, We miss you and you will forever be in our hearts. Rest in peace with your bride Deloris and all others who are in Heaven with you. Thank you for being the best Dad we could ever have and for all of the life lesson's you taught us & most off all for bringing us up in a christian family. We love you & mother more than you know!! Lori, Lisa, Shelton III, Savanna and Teddy

Kitty Otterstrom

July 1, 2008

We offer our sincere condolences and pray for peace and comfort.
You are a very special family!
Lori, it was very touching to learn of how you selflessly gave a year and a half to be there for your dad. Your mother must have been watching with great pride in how her children responded in time of need.
Wish we could have been there, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God hold each of you in the palm of his hand.
Sincerely
Russ and Kitty (O"Brien) Otterstrom

Cindy Shepard (for Louise Lea)

July 1, 2008

I am so sorry that I was unable to attend Shelly's service. He was a good friend to both my husband and our family and assisted us in purchasing many vehicles. He was a fine Christian man who served on the Board of Deacons with my husband, Hollis Lea. I am 94 years of age now and know that I will be seeing him and Deloris soon.
Mrs. Hollis C. Lea, Jr.

Bo O"Brien

June 30, 2008

Lori, the following is the poem that was written by sister Cheryl.

Monday, June 23, 2008
Condolences to the Colson Family
Condolences to the Colson Family
by: Cheryl Huber

It's never easy saying goodbye.
I would tell you as I wiped your eye.
If I could only be there to ease your pain,
but alass I am not there for you.

86 years seems like alot, until you reach the end.
We could say he lived a long life and pretend
That 86 years was enough but it's not.

I would tell you that love stay's with you forever, it has no end.
The tears will fall and the broken hearts will mend.
The Spirit of Love will make you one with God and Grandpa!
He will watch over you and send his angels to catch you if you fall.

If I could be there for you, I would hold you!
I would sit around the table and tell stories too.
We would relive stories from our past and create new memories.

We would bring back to life all of the loved ones who are gone
with our stories and laughter from morning to dawn.
But then we must move on, and say goodbye once more.
Knowing in our hearts, that it is never easy to say goodbye!

Mom's favorite Bible Verse "God is Love and he who abides in love abides in God and God in Him". Grandpa is with God now!

Angela Seymour

June 28, 2008

Dear Lori:

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My Father, Jack Floyd, was your Father's roomate in Memorial Hospital recently. While I know your Dad lived a full life and was ready for Heaven, my heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. You and your Father have been in and will remain in our prayers since the day we met you. You both touched our lives deeply. If I can do anything to help you in your time of sorrow, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Ken & Mary Ann Scarboro

June 27, 2008

Mr Colson was a true gentleman and loved to share his faith. He was always upbeat and excited about life. I always enjoyed a visit with him. He and Mrs Colson were great parents and raised loving and devoted children. When I look at those who have crossed our paths in life, he was truly one of the great ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with the children.

Wesley Smith

June 26, 2008

Lori and Family,

Your dad was always a Godly influence in my life growing up. The man I am today is because of the seeds he...and your mom...sowed into my life. Remember, MOURNINGS on earth are only temporay, but MORNINGS in Heaven are eternal. You will see him again in the MORNING. My prayers are with you all.

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