Danny Hugh Colbert

ROCKY MOUNT – Danny Hugh Colbert, Sr., age 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on March 29, 1946, he was the son of the late Joe Thomas Colbert and Gevie Hughs Colbert. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joann Colbert Hopkins; and his brother, George Colbert.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters; Shelly Colbert (Cliff Webb) of Rocky Mount; and Wendy Colbert Braswell of Elm City, NC; his sons, Danny Hugh “Dana” Colbert, Jr. of Rocky Mount and Daughter In Law, Donna Little Colbert of Tarboro; and Joseph ”Scott” Colbert of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Christen, Lauren and Cameron Colbert, Autumn Bryant and ShaeLeigh Webb; his sisters, Grace Colbert Thompson of Rocky Mount; Judy Colbert Williams of Rocky Mount; Faye Colbert “Bootsie” Nobles of Kansas. Danny held a special remembrance in his heart for one of whom he called his son, Cliff Webb. He also leaves many nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor David Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

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