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Wendell Ray Colburn

July 26, 1937 - June 10, 2022

GREENVILLE – Wendell Ray Colburn, 84, of Greenville, died Friday, June 10, 2022, at 5:52AM at Maple Health and Rehabilitation in Greenville.  Mr. Colburn was born July 26, 1937, in Livermore.  He was retired from the U.S. Army, where he was Sergeant First Class.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Colburn; father, Russell Colburn; mother, Pearl Slinker; daughter, Lana Stewart; sisters, Georginna St. Clair, Betty Jumper, and Vita Smith; and brothers, William Colburn and Wayne Colburn.

He is survived by his children, Louis Colburn and Lisa Colburn; four grandchildren; and sisters, Jane Crow, Marcella Drake, and Margaret Croft.

Funeral services are private.  Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

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GREENVILLE – Wendell Ray Colburn, 84, of Greenville, died Friday, June 10, 2022, at 5:52AM at Maple Health and Rehabilitation in Greenville.  Mr. Colburn was born July 26, 1937, in Livermore.  He was retired from the U.S. Army, where he was Sergeant First Class.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Colburn; father,Continue Reading

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Mary Goyette left a message on August 18, 2022:
I'm sorry I was not there to see you fly high with the Angel's. You are certainly missed.R.I.P. Wendell. We all love and miss you.
Anita Geary left a message on June 11, 2022:
Deepest sympathy. Big hugs and prayers
Kim McPherson Burden left a message on June 11, 2022:
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I don't know about you, but I was a "Daddy's" girl! Either way, it is hard to lose a parent. I am sending out your way - love & prayers.
Aaron colburn left a message on June 10, 2022:
He was my grandfather and a horrible man..he beat woman, kids, hurt animals.. verbally abused my mother , grandma, uncle...he abused weaker ppl .he burnt down ppls hones n buildings, had me arrested at 18yr old for nothing and Jerry mayhugh knew it and helped me..almost ruined my life at 18..tried feeding my opiates knowing I fought addiction n beat it after yrs...pointed guns at kids n my mom...stole money I worked for...he raped his sister n she told us on her death bed cause she hid it her life..until then...grew pot and had me help at 8yrs old...that' is the man that ppl dont know..they know happy go lucky Wendell ..not real wendell...that's my papaw
Aaron colburn left a message on June 10, 2022:
He was my grandfather and a horrible man..he beat woman, kids, hurt animals.. verbally abused my mother , grandma, uncle...he abused weaker ppl .he burnt down ppls hones n buildings, had me arrested at 18yr old for nothing and Jerry mayhugh knew it and helped me..almost ruined my life at 18..tried feeding my opiates knowing I fought addiction n beat it after yrs...pointed guns at kids n my mom...stole money I worked for...he raped his sister n she told us on her death bed cause she hid it her life..until then...grew pot and had me help at 8yrs old...that' is the man that ppl dont know..they know happy go lucky Wendell ..not real wendell...that's my papaw
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Lisa (Moore) Brooks left a message on June 10, 2022:
I am so sorry to hear of Wendell's passing. I was "Cowboy" Moore's daughter. Not sure if ya'll remember me or not, but I have wondered if your family was still in the area many times. Again, sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Dee Habash left a message on June 10, 2022:
So sorry for your loss of your dad Mr Colburn..May he rest in peace and many memories of the Ft. Ord life around all of us. RIP SIR. ??
Tucker Funeral Home left a message:
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