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MR. DAVID LOUIS COLSTON III

Passed 10/14/2025

Obituary For MR. DAVID LOUIS COLSTON III

MR. DAVID LOUIS COLSTON III, age 31, of Wadesboro, North Carolina, departed this life on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Atrium Health-Anson, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3:00 pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Burial will follow in the Colston Family Plot of the Fairview Church of God Cemetery, Burnsville Community, Polkton, North Carolina.

The Thomas and Colston families will greet family and friends on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 2:30 to 2:55 pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel and at all other times at 1218 Old Lilesville Road, Wadesboro, North Carolina.


There will be NO public viewing on Friday, October 24, 2025.


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Sending condolences, prayers, and love to the family that's dealing with this tragic loss. I can tell by the words of the people here as well as those I know who loved him fiercely that he's a wonderful man and has left an amazing legacy and impression behind.

Hope W

Im deeply sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers, may you find peace and comfort during this time.

Destiny Hernandez

Averil and David, I am SO very sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord wraps His loving arms around you, and strengthen you during this time. Peace and Blessings. Pam

Pam McNeil

My condolences.

Keisha mcclain

To the most knowledge, voice of wisdom m, superhero for so many I wish nothing but peace and strength to see this is a pain unbearable but your light please keep Pouring upon us, Love you forever fave !

Neek

I love you dj. I pray that those who are here for your family now be here when your day pass. They'll definitely need it. You we're the light on a gloomy day. I miss your smile so much. Though your time here was cut short and we wasn't ready to let you go , I guess God needed you more. You took a part of me with you.

Legacy

To the Thomas/Colston families we send our sincere condolences to you all during this most difficult time. May GOD send his Holy Spirit to comfort all of you.

Dwayne & Sabrina Rushing

Mm mm what can I say... Hearing this broke me... I feel like a piece of me left when you did. I feel like our story wasn't finished yet. You were so full of life and love and so determined to be here for your children I loved it so much. I will miss all the days and nights of talking deep talks and us pulling up on each other. I will miss your hugs where you squeeze me a certain way and it would pop my back everytime. I miss you saying " get me some repasodo" I will miss us going fishing, meeting up when we step out and you watching me the whole time protecting me. I already miss your hugs, kisses, talks, you flirting with me. Ughhh I love you but God definitely needed you for something more ... They do say he takes his Elite first 💔❤️ I love you rest easy and keep looking down on me guiding me. Miss you a lot.

Dominique B

To the Thomas and Colston family: I am so sorry to hear of the departure of our beloved David. I was David's 4th Grade Homeroom teacher at MES. He was a very intelligent young man-one of the best math students I have ever taught. On numerous occasions, I remember walking the halls with him and encouraging him to stay focused on school work, and also trying to get him to see the seeds of greatness that existed in him.

It was his warm and convincing smile that would win me over, each time, when he would get in trouble for not doing his best or for not following classroom expectations.

I saw him the other day and he spoke to me with that same great big smile. Although I didn't recognize him, I thought "I know this young man." However, I am so glad that God allowed me to see him as the young man he grew up to be. "KEEP SMILING-DAVID"

To the Thomas and Colston family, I am praying for you and I extend my sincere, love and sympathy. I will always and forever be his 4th Grade Teacher (Mrs. Patricia P. Cole) Pastor FCC,Inc

Pastor Patricia Cole

Sending our heartfelt condolences, and praying for God to strengthen the family at this time of sadness.

Dr Mary Ruth Burns

Sedig our condolences to the family and praying God strengthen the family at this time f your loved one.

Dr Mary Ruth Burns

oh my brother, its lil sis. im so sorry this happened to you i never thought you would leave me. your were my hero, my brother , my best advice giver. i miss you. im not ready to even graduate and not see you in the crowd. but im doing it all for you now. i love you dj❤️

lexus colston

On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.

Sheriff Scott Howell

Sending Condolences and Prayers to both Families in the passing of DJ🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

King/Tillman Family

My dear cousins I am deeply saddened by the loss of precious your son DJ. I am praying for strength, peace, and comfort during this difficult time and hoping the great memories will bring you joy and last with you forever. A families loss is heavens gain. Trust that he is sitting at the feet of our God and Savior. Avril and David I love yall very much. God be with you always. 💕🙏🏽 Marsha

Marsha

Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

John & Michele Smith

John & Michele Smith

Mann we go way back Morven days ... everytime we cross paths it was always love .. Family I want say those letters or put them beside ya name .. Mama Red Sisk Shinese Tay n Bro Mike Vonda tasha n they kids Mario n his kids I'm sending nothing but prayers love yall

Kisha But to dj it was suggghh

Sending my condolences an prayers to the Thomas & Colston Family DJ was such a beautiful person very respectful & always said take care be safe an he loves u.. he will b very much missed but not Forgotten DJ❤️

Sherrie Thomas

Sending my condolences an prayers to the Thomas & Colston Family DJ was such a beautiful person very respectful & always said take care be safe an he loves u.. he will b very much missed but not Forgotten DJ❤️

Sherrie Thomas

sending love to the family❤️

kashena (shena)

Sending healing, understanding, and lots of love! RIH Dj

Lanequa Hamilton

My thoughts/prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

cing on their life.

DJ was one of the funniest people I ever met. He could always light up a room.

#LLBIGCHEST

Keosha (Kee Kee)

Sending my condolences and prayers.Dj you were a great person inside and out.You will truly be missed....

Shernika(Nika)

May God grant you condolence in your time of the person that you have lost may God bless the soul of DJ in the name of Jesus Amen

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Condolences to your Family an Entirety on the loss of you all love one Dj...May God Comfort Help All Find Peace At This Difficult Time Of Loss🙏

Carolyn (Net) Bennett

Real stand up guy , alway remember you as a real one, LONGLIVECHEST❤️

Kobe

My sincere condolences to the Thomas & Colston family. Prayers of comfort 🙏🏾

Rena Wall

My sincere condolences to the family during this time of loss and bereavement. Ephesians 3:20-21

Maurice Blakeney

So SORRY FOR YOU ALL LOSS LOVE YOU ALL. KATHY HAMMOND AN FAMILY

Kathy Hammond

My condolences to family praying you are in my heart sending love to the family God bless

Elder Martha Vasquez

My condolences to family praying God bless

Elder Martha Vasquez

Praying for your family.🕊️🕊️🕊️

Willie Mae Douglas

To the family and friends of DJ, my heartfelt condolences and prayers to you all during this difficult time in your lives.

Demetric Blakeney

A heartfelt condolences goes out to the Thomas and Colston family, so sorry for you all's loss. With deepest sympathy, From, Michael, Ebony, Isis and Sha'Lynn

Ebony Liles

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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