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ARTHUR A. COLBERT
On Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Prince Georges Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD; Arthur A. Colbert departed from this life after a long illness. He leaves to mourn his devoted wife Ruth Colbert; daughters Cheryl Cox and Tracey Colbert-Johnson and one son Kevin Colbert; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-sons; three step-grandchildren; one son-in-law. He also leaves one brother Lawrence Colbert; three sisters Elizabeth Colbert, Amy Jordan and Agnes Allen; two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. On Friday, June 10, 2011 from 10 a.m. until Service time at 11 a.m. friends may visit with the family at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 2020 St. Joseph Dr., Landover, MD. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
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for Arthur Colbert
Danielle Hunter
June 6, 2021
Thinking about you and your family. Continue to rest easy. Gone but never forgotten
cheryl cox
June 21, 2011
Happy Father's Day we all love you,
Cheryl,Kevin,Tracey,Vegas,Chenise,Tranesha,Clinton,Jalen,Christopher,Kiarri and NiRel.
cheryl cox
June 21, 2011
happy father's day to my loving father. i truly miss your presence but i know that you are with me. i am your "smile" and you are my love. i give thanks for all that we laughed, cried and joked about. remembering your famous words, "i'm coming to take you for a ride". it took for me to let go of your hand to understand that all you ever wanted for me was the best of life. i hold the torch and will move forward.................i love you forever
"My Angel In The Sky" Miss You, GrandDAD!
Chenise "You Are My Angel" Purvis
June 16, 2011
?"I Know I'll See You Again, But I'll Always Feel Your Spirit Thru The Wind...See You In The Sky, That Bright Shinning Star That You Are! I Pray You Always Knew My Love For You, For Without You, There Would Be No Us-Me...I Love You, Granddaddy...I Miss You Sooooo Much, Words Can Not Express The Hurt I Feel Everyday...But I Know You Wouldn't Want Me To Weep & I Know You're At Peace w/ That "Better-Days" Smile...R.I.P
Your 1st Grand~Baby~Girl!
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Ruth Colbert- Your Angel Always-
June 16, 2011
TO MY BELOVED HUSBAND
LOVE MEANS SO MANY THINGS
LOVE means trusting myself with
someone who has seen me at my
Worst and loves me anyway.
It means teasing each other and laughing at inside jokes
nobody but us understands.
It means feeling safe enough
to talk about anything and having the patience to work out disagreements.
LOVE means counting on someone
Who sympathizes when I've had a bad day,
Worries about me when I'm gone too long, and always welcome me with open arms.
GOD Gave Me The Greatest Gift
You
Cheryl, Tracey, Kevin, Sherman & Cecil
June 16, 2011
When and If You Give The Best of Your Service Telling The World That The Savior Has Come Be Not Dismayed When Friends Don’t Believe You He’ll Understand and Say Well Done.
~Daughters & Sons
Sheryll Hunt Henry
June 10, 2011
Ruth, I'm so sorry I never met Arthur but I felt I knew him listening to you talk about him all the time. All I can say is that you both lived your life to the fullest and enjoyed each other company. I know you will miss him, but God needed him home. May he rest in peace.
Margaritte Williams
June 10, 2011
To the Colbert family, I am sorry for your loss, May God bless you all, Time is the only thing that will heal all wounds fond memories will last forever.
May god be with you all. Thanks for being the best man at my wedding!
Theresa Williams & Family
ShirleyJean Cole
June 9, 2011
To The Colbert Family: I had the honors of meeting a wonderful man through my daughter Danielle Hunter, Mr. Colbert was a pleasure to meet but also a pleasure to talk with, My husband and I enjoyed hearing the many stories from him about his wife,children and family. Arthur talked so much about man he called his brother Mr Hargrove.... especially the boat trip. Arthur loved life and clearly he loved the people around him, his faith has sustained him and will continue to bless the family. Our prayers are in abundance.
Danielle & Terry Hunter
June 9, 2011
Our Dearest Friend Arthur, our hearts aches so bad , words can no express "our" pain, You have truly touched our lives and our children lives in a way that we cannot express in words. We will continue to honor your wisdom, respect and dignity throughout the years to come. We love you but didn't get to tell you enough. We miss so much. Ruth and Family Arthur was a great man, a Father, a great Husband and truly a great friend. In honoring his life and his wonderful smile we say Great Job Arthur!!! until we meet again you and your family will forever remain in our heart may god continue to bless you all.
Marquita Goins
June 9, 2011
Mr. Arthur you are loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing you. I cherish every pretzel-dog and conversation we've had over the years.Its hard to believe that I won't see you back in the Float Shop anymore. Your smile, your kindness and your laughter will be missed!
Shevon Powell
June 9, 2011
I was one of Mr. Arthur's co-workers and I just want to say that Mr. Arthur as I called him was one of the most amazing people you could ever meet. He had a smile on his face everytime I saw him. I was able to go to my first NFL game because of him. Thanks again. Mr. Arthur will forever and always remain in my heart. He may be gone but definitely not forgotten. To the family, I'm not going to say I know what your feeling because I don't, but what I will say is that with god and time it will get better. Mr. Arthur you were a good friend and will truly be missed.
Lisa Cheakalos
June 9, 2011
To the family:
I worked with Arthur only for a few years at Hargrove. He was a pleasure to work with and always had a smile on his face and a kind word for me. He was a gentle soul. I am sure that he will be missed tremendously. I pray for peace for your sorrow and loss, and may you be comforted that he is in a better place. That you will all be together again in heaven
Troy Johnson
June 9, 2011
Dad going to miss you but I know your in a better place now. Remember the good times we shared and laughter all the time sitting down and talk about the different between Montgomery County schools and P.G. county schools and talking about the Washington Redskins you know dad they have lot a work a head of them it won't be this year. Also dad I remember You and Mama Ruth brought my first Redskins starter coat and you know I still got it. Thanks for everything love always your Son- law Troy Johnson
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