James Gregory “Greg” Colbert
October 30, 1958 ~ December 5, 2017
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ROCKY MOUNT - James Gregory "Greg" Colbert, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on October 30, 1958, he was the son of the late James Edward Colbert and Ponola Faircloth Colbert. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Edward Colbert.
Greg loved music, especially playing his guitar. He had a love for history and loved participating in Civil War Reenactments. Greg enjoyed every single day and never met a stranger. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Greg leaves behind to cherish his memory, aunt, Dorothy Vann of Virginia Beach, VA; uncle, William Smith of Rocky Mount; several special cousins; special friends, Mike Naron and Larry Bone; and his two dogs, Ginger and Fuzzy.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery with Mike Naron officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC.
The family would like to thank the staff at Kitty Askins Hospice Center for their love and support.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534; Nash Health Care System Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804; or American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 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 12/8, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC.
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Saturday 12/9, 11:00 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery with Mike Naron officiating.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Friday 12/8
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Cousins are those childhood playmates who grow up to be forever friends. There will be a family reunion in heaven going on!
I am very sorry for your loss. I hope these scriptures can bring you some comfort… Revelation 214 – And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Psalms 461 – God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during distresses.
R. I. P. Greg, Fly high and pain free my ole friend, had a many a good time with Greg. One of the gentle giants of the world
R. I. P. Greg, Fly high and pain free my ole friend, had a many a good time with Greg. One of the gentle giants of the world
My deepest sympathy to all loved ones. I’m very grateful for the times I got to spend with him…such a great guy!
to the family n friends also a family it was an honor to have been considered a friend , to a man who i always respected, and he gave respect to all he met , in all the time i knew greg ive never been whitness to a more honorable gentleman , whos size would intimidade you knot knowing him . sincerely john tew , former member of reillys battery.
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Prayers for and love to Greg’s family! I know Ponola is happy to have both of her boys’ with her again! She loved them both so much. I still miss her and Sylvia so much! But Greg did say last week that he was ready to see his Grandma. I had the honor of sitting with him a couple of times at Kitty Askins Hospice – Greg was a quiet, gentle giant. He will be missed by his family and friends – but he is in a much better place and free of pain. God bless you all … Dee Dee Smith
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I am so sorry . The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Belva Parker
So sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. My prayers for comfort and peace for the family.
Rest Easy gentle giant
Prayers to the family and friends, Big Greg, was a sweet gentle guy
Rest in Peace Greg – You were a very nice, warm and gentle man. I had a lot of good laughs, sitting around playing cards, a many of nights, til the wee hours of the morning with all of you. You are now with your crazy brother and loving mother. Rest in peace buddy ♡
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Dear family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost loved ones in death and what brings me comfort is the hope found in the Bible at Revelation 214. There it talks about how soon death will be no more and sickness and pain will be a thing of the past. For more information on hope for our loved ones please visit http://www.jw.org
I remember Greg being like a gentle giant in school. He was always smiling & always kind to me. One heck of a football player @ WES. Rest in peace ole friend.