Mr. James Edward Colbert
November 17, 1948 ~ February 23, 2016
Mr. James Edward Colbert, age 67, of Griffin, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin.
Mr. Colbert was born on November 17, 1948 in Griffin, Georgia. He was the youngest son of the late Deacon Johnny Colbert and the late Deaconess Eva Allen Colbert. He was also preceded in death by his sister Mrs. Margaret C. Crowder and nephew David Crowder.
At an early age, he attended Eighth Street Baptist Church in Griffin. He went to Moore Elementary School. Later, he went to Fairmont High School, Class of 1967. He excelled in band with the trumpet. He really loved his music. After high school, he was called to the U. S. Army. After leaving the service, he moved to College Park and was employed by Wells Fargo Security, Inc. He later returned to Griffin when his health was failing.
He is survived by his sister Miss Paralena Colbert and brother Ashley Colbert, both of Griffin; nieces, other relatives and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Stokes of Griffin; Sereka Mayes, Lakeisha Mayes, Quandarius and Aris Mays, Curdaja Clark, and Kadarius Mayes, all of Griffin; and special friend, Bobby Walton of Griffin.