Ashton Colson, Sr.
Ashton Colson, Sr. 86, of 405 Old Swamp Road, South Mills, NC passed away Thursday, February 02, 2012 surrounded by family. Born in Perquimans County, NC, he was the son of the late Charlie Colson, Sr. and Gladys Williams Colson and was the husband of the late Grace Leonard Colson. Mr. Colson had been a farmer in his early years; and having worked for twenty-six years at Woodbine Farms in Virginia Beach, VA. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, cookouts and traveling to visit with family and friends.
Mr. Colson is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Godwin of Elizabeth City, NC; a son, Ashton “Skeeter” Colson, Jr. of New Hope, NC; six grandchildren, Gwen White Siebert, Glenda White, Eric Colson and wife Caitlyn, Amber Simpson and husband Chris, Kristin Bunn and Benjamin Parker; and three great-grandchildren, Seth Colson and his mother Angela, Brianna Colson and Naomi Simpson. He was affectionately known as “Granddaddy” to countless others. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Lister and Evelyn Sawyer; and three brothers, Sterling Colson, Charlie Boy Colson and Shaffer Colson.
A graveside service will take place Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Carl Krites officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel and at other times at the residence of the granddaughter, Gwen Siebert, 104 Raintree Run, Elizabeth City, NC. Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Colson family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.
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To all of you in Uncle Ashton’s family,
I want to let you know that you’re in my prayers and thoughts since Uncle Ashton passed away. I’m so glad I got to visit him when he was his old self. There is always a bright light shining whenever you are around him. He makes things seem good when there not because he is always cracking a joke and laughing. The last thing he said to me was, you better come over here and give me a hug good-by or I’m going to kick your _ _ _. I guess everybody that knows him can figure out what he said, because that’s just Uncle Ashton being Uncle Ashton. He made the world a better place and he will surely be missed.
Love always,
Dianne Pazzanese
To Uncle Aston’s family,I would like to say, this was one of the strongest men that I HAVE EVER KNOWN! He brought out alot of life in everyone he met. My Uncle ASTON WAS one wonderful father,grandfather,and uncle. In my heart I would like to say how much I appreciated this special man in my life. With all my love, Ricky and Lucy
Granddaddy will be missed by all. With deepest sympathys during this time.
I was so very sorry to hear of Uncle Ashton’s passing. I have a lot of fond memories from my days working at Woodbine when I was young; Uncle Ashton picking me up by my neck and lifting me to the ceiling with one hand (I told him he wasn’t strong enough–I was about 13 and had no idea!), those rib cracking bear hugs, him teaching me the proper way to chase Early Times, along with the time I had the bright idea to take the tow hooks off his Woodbine truck not realizing those same bolts held the bumper to the truck…. It was the most courageous thing I ever did telling a fuming Uncle Ashton that I was the one who unbolted his bumper that fell off in traffic during a delivery! He was great man, tough as nails, with a good heart. When Grandma Lister passed it was the one good moment for me seeing Uncle Ashton again as he stayed by her side all during the wake. I didn’t get to see him much in later years but I figured he would always be around, too tough not to be. The world has lost a good man and I’m going to miss him.
Ashton was a great man. I remember as a child I couldn’t wait until he came to see our family. The cookouts and togetherness was great. I found out about this all at the last minute and have no way to contact anyone… I would love to be there to pay my respect to the family as Ashton, skeeter and Carolyn have been there for our losses. I love you all and my hearts go out to you. I always admired him he will always have a place in my heart. If anyone who reads this can please give Carolyn, Glenda or Skeeter my number 336-883-2045
Ashton and Carolyn and families.
Please accept my deepest sympathy to all of you. I will keep you in my prayers. You know that you have a lot of memories, and that will help you in these coming days. Love Connie and family.
I would like to send my concern to the family. I think the words in Isaiah 25:8 give you hope and comfort.