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John R. Colvin

09/20/1941 - 09/04/2026

Obituary For John R. Colvin

John R. Colvin
Sep 20, 1941 — Sep 4, 2026
Boligee

John R. Colvin was born September 20, 1941, in Greene County, Alabama, to the late Lizzie Colvin. He confessed Christ at an early age.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Colvin; four brothers, Earnest, Frank, Cameron, and William Colvin; and two sisters, Catherine Davis and Eliza Carey.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Carrie Colvin; two nephews, Rodney Jamal Gee and Zayn Gee, whom he loved as his own; two loving sisters, Margie Swain and Emma Groudy; a sister-in-law, Shirley Spencer; four brothers-in-law, John, Ronnie, Willie, and William Gee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Service:

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Burial:

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

7040 Highway 39, Mount Hebron, AL 35462

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With deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband if was a great honor to have knowing John for so many years. May God continue to bless you and your family doing this very difficult time.

Patricia Jolly

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