"To All of Raymond's Family, Raymond was certainly one of a kind. He help take care of most of us kids who attended Maple Grove School back in the day..I will never forget how good he was to me and Denton at school. Raymond you will never be forgotten you will always be a part of my childhood memories when I was just a lil kid a Maple Grove. RIP Dear Friend.."
In loving memory of
Argil Raymond Colson
August 17, 1942 - November 5, 2016
Funeral services for Mr. Argil Raymond Colson, age 74, of the Willow Grove Community will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from the Chapel of the Livingston Funeral Home with Bro. Marlon Winningham officiating. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in Clay County. The family will welcome friends on Tuesday evening November 8, 2016 from 4 until 8 p.m.
Mr. Colson passed from this life on Saturday evening, November 5, 2016 at the Livingston Regional Hospital. He was born in Clay County to the late Haltie and Annie Daniels Colson. He was a custodian for the Maple Grove School and attended the Summer Shade Church of Christ. He love spending time with family, dancing, and visiting with friends.
He is survived by 1 son, David Colson of Wiggins Mississippi; 2 daughters, Donna Cooper and Diane Colson both of Livingston; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward Colson & wife, Bonnie, James Colson, and Doyle Colson all of Allons; Haskell Colson & wife, Jean of Rickman; sisters, Betty Johnson of Allons, Claudine Vaughn & husband, W.C. of Rickman, and Tina Langford & husband, Jackie of Rickman; and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Colson is preceded in death by: an infant brother: George Colson, son-in-law: Virgil Cooper, and best friend: Carlee Waddell.
Pallbearers to serve are: Donnie Hall, Brandon Colson, Eric Story, Parker Story, Tony Johnson, and Elliot Vaughn.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family by contacting Livingston Funeral Home.
Tributes
"James and Family we were saddened to hear of Raymond's passing. May God send His abundant comfort strength understanding and peace to you in the coming days. God bless and keep you."
"Raymond you were a great long time Friend Who I Will have fond memories of as long as I live, and loved and missed by all who knew you, Rest in Peace my Friend until we meet again on Heavens Bright Shore."
"Claudine and Family,We are sorry to hear about the passing of Raymond.We remember momma and daddy talking us to your house when we were little.We would all play together and Raymond would be the kind, big brother to us all.As we think about our good memories of Raymond,we know you all have a storehouse of wonderful memories of him.Let those wonderful memories take a special place in your heart.Although Raymond may not be here physically, YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE HIM WITH YOU! Over the course of his life, Raymond not only touched his family,s life but we are sure he touched many,many more.We pray God will give you his comfort and his spiritual strength. Sisters in love,Peggy and Patty"
"James and Family we were saddened to hear of Raymond's passing. Those he touched encouraged and blessed will truly miss him. Praying God sends His abundant comfort strength rest and peace to you in the coming days. Thinking of all of you with much love. God bless and keep you."
"Your entire family is in our prayers and thoughts. May God, our Father give you peace."
"so sorry for you all's loss"
"doyle sorry for the loss of your brother."
"I am so sorry to hear about Raymond. He was a dear friend. I did not see him often but we always talked awhile when we met. He was a dear sweet person who will be missed by so many. prayers to all the family."