Gordon F. Colson Sr.

CLAXTON: Gordon F. Colson, 78, passed away December 31, 2021 at his sister’s home in Metter, Georgia. He was of Baptist Faith and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, after returning home he owned G.F. Colson Jewelers. He was a member of the Ezel Lodge #335. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Rubie Colson; sisters, Georgie and Robert Hughes and Marion and Elarbee Kicklighter; brother in-law, Bobby Lott.

SURVIVORS: special friend, Jayne Sheffield; son, Gordon F. Colson, Jr. (Randi) of Springfield, GA.; daughter, Cynthia Kay Giedraitis (Steve) of Bonita Springs, FL.; sister, Juanita Lott of Metter; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special companion, Tiger Boy and special caregiver, Earl Harden.


SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE SERVICE, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.


VISITATION: Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.

BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery


REMEMBRANCES: Brewton Cemetery, P.O. Box 978, Claxton, Georgia, 30417 or Ogeechee Area Hospice, 200 Donehoo Street, Statesboro, GA., 30458

Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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