COLBERT, ANISON

COLBERT, Sr.,

Anison James

Mr. Anison James Colbert, Sr., age 85, passed from this life on Friday, November 13, 2020, at approximately 9:01 p.m. at Kettering Medical Center.

He was born on April 27, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Jessie James and Anna Carletta (Akins) Colbert; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony to Irene (Roberts) Colbert; she survives in Xenia.

Mr. Colbert was the owner of Colbert Funeral Home in Xenia, Ohio, and he was a member of Zion Baptist Church.

Besides his loving wife Irene he leaves to cherish his precious memory 3 children: Sylvia Clark (Coleman) of Lima, Michael Colbert (Marquetta) of Dayton and Anison Colbert, Jr. of Xenia; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Geneva Jackson of Xenia; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son; Wendell Colbert and 2 sisters; Jessie Lockett and Tessie Hall (twins).

Homegoing services will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 12:00 noon at the Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Chapman, officiating.

Visitation/Wake services will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. until time of services also at the Church.

Entombment at Woodland Mausoleum in Dayton, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Zion Baptist Church Educational Fund in Xenia, Ohio.

In view of the Global Pandemic, we at Jones-Clark Funeral Home ask that you be cautious and observe all restrictions issued by the government. Please be mindful.

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC. and Robert C. Henry-Clark Funeral Home in Springfield, Ohio.

To order flowers and to offer condolences to the COLBERT Family, visit www.jonesclarkfuneralhome.com.

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