We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. R Z Colton, age 70, of Hogansville, Georgia on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the VA Medical Center In Montgomery, Alabama.
Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at True Gospel Deliverance Church located at 5711 Highway 100, Hogansville, Georgia 30230. Pastor Robert Hopson will officiate.
Public viewing will be held Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Due to COVID-19 concerns everyone in attendance at the Graveside and the viewing must wear a mask and social distancing is encouraged.
About Him
Mr. RZ Colton was born on October 13, 1950 to the late Lenell and Bertha Colton. He was a graduate of Greenville High School. His career began by joining the US army. After a short stay, he was honorably discharged. He then began a lifelong career in the textile industry. Employed for 49 years, he was a dedicated employee of Continental Industries in Hogansville. He also spent several years at Botex Industries in Hogansville, GA. He later found a passion for Christ, and he has been blessed with miracles from God, not only in his life but also in the lives of his loved ones. He had several spirit-filled testimonies often shouting and dancing. He had a special love for his Pastor, Robert Hopson and the True Gospel family. He loved his family dearly and others he may have connected with. He often did things for you just because and he would always ask, “Do you need anything”. Truly one can say the life he lived spoke for him.
About Family
He leaves to cherish his wife of 45 years, Florine Colton. Beloved daughters, Angela Bridges and Kimberly Colton of LaGrange, Georgia and Alicia Colton of Hogansville, Georgia. Grandchildren Billy (Carla) Rutledge of Jacksonville, Florida and Anquez Bridges of LaGrange, Georgia. Great grandchildren, Siniah Rutledge of Winder, Georgia, London Bussey of Pine Mountain Georgia and Bryson Rutledge and Courtni Howard of Jacksonville, Florida Brothers, James Colton, Ricky (Robyn) Colton; Sisters, Brenda (Johnny) Bray, Lynn Trammell, Rose Sherman, Tina Colton Love Ones Preceded in Death Roxie Burks, Wayne Colton, George Blount, Willie Frank Sherman, Dexter Trammell Haylei, Kolton and Princeton
A Host of dearly loved Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.
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My condolences to the Colton Family. May God strengthen you during these difficult times. He will be missed. Your Neighbor, Nancy Coleman
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