Bruce Edward Colbert
February 1, 1968 ~ July 23, 2013
Bruce Edward Colbert, age 45, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013. A native of Rocky Mount, he was born on February 1, 1968, the son of Ponola Faircloth Colbert of Rocky Mount and the late James Edward Colbert.
Bruce was very active. He loved racing on local dirt tracks for many years. He was an avid NFL fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and enjoyed collegiate basketball. UNC was his favorite team. He enjoyed spending time with friends in competitive billiards and participating in local tournaments. Bruce was a member of the 13th NC ART.BATTN. Company F Latham's Battery.
Along with his mother, he leaves behind his brother, James Gregory Colbert; aunts, Dorothy Vann and Margaret Boaz; uncle, William Smith; and many special cousins. He will also be missed by his two faithful labs, Ginger and Fuz.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Friday, July 26, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Bruce will be held at 11:00am Saturday morning in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Harry Kahn officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC 43 North, Rocky Mount NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 7/26, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/27, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Such a wonderful fun loving guy….to all the good times you will be missed by so many. Prayers for the family as you go this this time.
RIP Bruce….You will be greatly missed at the club!
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I’ll never forget the reenactment in Marion, NC when Bruce drove my pickup to the event. We had a great time that weekend and I had the pleasure of spending quality time with a great guy. He was a hoot all weekend. Even went to a John Anderson concert in Asheville and up to Mt. Mitchell twice. One of the best events I’ve ever been to and a large part of the fun was because of him. RIP, Mr. Colbert. You will be sorely missed.
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Prayers to the family. I went to SouthWest Edgecombe with Bruce.
R.I.P. Bruce will miss you, see you soon!!!!
RIP Bruce …. remember a very sweet big ole tough teddy bear…
R.I.P Bruce…. Remembering a nice and funny guy… Areatha francis
RIP Bruce! A nice guy!
I am so sorry for your loss Panola. I have you and all the family in my prayers.
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MISS COLBET. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND ALSO MINE TO AND, GREG TAKE CARE OF MOM,GREG ILOVE YOU AND WIILL ALWAYS BE THERE. IM RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. 446-48703
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Words cannot begin to tell you, Panola, how my heart aches for you. I know that losing a child has got to be the most difficult thing a mother can experience. I pray you will find peace through this most devastating time. Bruce kept you on your toes and you gave him your best. That is all any mother can do….Comfort and Peace to you and may your memories of Bruce sustain you for many years to come……Love JJ
Ponala we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son!! We love you bunches!!! If you need anything please let us know! Love always George and Anna Manning and Brittany and Brianna Wiggins of Rocky Mount Lodge!!
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Ponala ,,I am so sorry for your loss of your son ,,,I have yu an your family in my prayers ,,take care sweetie ,,,Mary Pope
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