Mr. Gerald Maurice Colbert, 68, departed this life on June 8, 2026. Born on May 4, 1958, to the late Grover Colbert and Sadie Hill Colbert, Gerald was a lifelong resident of the High Point/Kernersville area and a proud graduate of High Point Central High School, Class of 1976.

Gerald dedicated many years of service to Hickory Printing Company, Alderman Studios and Wayne Trademark Printing and Packaging, where he was known for his strong work ethic, mechanical talents and willingness to lend a helping hand. Outside of work, he enjoyed a variety of hobbies and interests that reflected his creativity and skill. He loved riding motorcycles, fishing, boating, restoring and working on cars, gardening, grilling and spending time at the Mt Carmel AME Zion Church Camp Meeting in Lancaster, South Carolina. He also took great pride in spending time with his family and friends in his home and by the pool. Gerald was known as an avid collector of many things and was an eBay expert who could find just about anything.

A gifted mechanic and handyman, Gerald had a remarkable ability to fix and restore almost anything. Whether working on cars, tackling home projects or searching for the perfect find online, he approached everything with skill, determination and pride. As a younger brother to some and older brother to others, Gerald often had a bossy streak, a strong opinion and usually the last word—but those who knew him best understood that his intentions were rooted in love.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Grover Colbert and Sadie Hill Colbert; his sister, Arnesta Carter (Andre Carter Sr.) and his nephews, Shaun Colbert and Andre Carter Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Desiree Sawyer; his son, Darius Colbert; his granddaughters, Anina Reed and Gabrielle Boone; his siblings, Gloria Colbert, Cortez Colbert (Cynthia Colbert), Sinclair Colbert (Libby Goss), Catrilla Griffin and Yeshiva Colbert-McDuffie (Preston McDuffie, Jr.); in addition to his immediate family, Gerald shared a sibling-like bond with cousins, Wylie Coleman and Demetrious Gooden (Selma Gooden), who held a cherished place in his life; he also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and dear friends.

While his family and friends will miss him dearly, they will continue to cherish the memories they shared and carry his legacy with them for years to come.

Funeral service will be held Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.