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. He was a member of the Zion Baptist Church in Xenia.
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. A grandson; Coleman Clark, III and 2 sisters; Jessie Lockett and Tessie Hall (twins).
Home going 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 - Woodland Mausoleum in Dayton, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Zion Baptist Church Educational Fund in Xenia, Ohio.
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Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC. and ROBERT C. HENRY-CLARK FUNERAL HOME in Springfield, Ohio
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