Ashton “Skeeter” Colson, Jr., age 66, of New Hope, NC died on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Currituck Health and Rehabilitation Center in Barco, NC. Born in Pasquotank County, NC on January 13, 1956 to the late Ashton Colson, Sr. and Grace Etta Leonard Colson, Skeeter was a carpenter by trade and worked in construction.
He is survived by a daughter, Amber Simpson (Chris) of Chesapeake, VA; a son, Eric Colson (Caitlyn) of Shawboro, NC; a sister, Carolyn Godwin of Elizabeth City, NC; the mother of his children, Terry Colson; three grandchildren, Seth Colson, Brianna Colson and Naomi Simpson; and two nieces, Gwen Siebert and Glenda White.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Twiford Memorial Chapel with the Rev. F. Joe Griffith officiating. The service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/TwifordFuneralHome. To plant a tree in memory of Mr. Colson or send flowers to the family, please visit www.TwifordFH.com/send-flowers.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Colson family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
Contact Information:
Twiford Funeral Home (Elizabeth City)
405 East Church Street,
Fax: 252-335-4329
Email: J.J.Twiford@TwifordFH.com
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Marsh Family
I am so very sorry for your loss.He was a nice guy..There aren’t words to say except I’m praying for you all and love you all.He can say HI to my Sissy & my Fred.Love you all
Cora R.
Eric and Seth sorry to hear about the loss of your father and grandfather. Thinking of you both.
Darlene Lind
Eric, Amber, Terry and family, so deeply sorry for your loss. Gone to soon and too young. He lived by his terms and loved you all deeply. He will be missed.
Abe Godfrey
Dag. I hate this. Didn’t even know he was sick. I am very sorry for yalls loss.
Connie Brice
So very sorry for your loss. He will be missed by so many. Remember all the good times. My love to you and the family.
Dahl Jones
Eric and Amber so sorry for lose your dad was a good man and great friend he will dearly be missed but never forgotten
Henry Perry
To the Colson family, I am so sorry. Ashton was a friend of mine and we were good friends when we were kids. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mendy Leonard
Good bye cuzo. Till we meet again. All my luv.
Ruth Lane
Carolyn, I am so sorry for the.loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry Crain Sr
Skeeter was a straight up good carpenter, he was an honest man and always willing to help . He will be missed.
Cora R.
Carolyn so sorry for the loss of your brother. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Mike McMahon
Lots of memories with skeeter…betcha he’ll build that mustang now…sadface.
Faye. Bunch
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. We went to High School together. He was a good guy.
Barney and Jane Higgins
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Ray Brickhouse
Prayers for family….Skeet I’m gonna miss you so much…my best buddy…I have a hole in my heart…fly high my brother…I love ya Skeet!!!!
Linda Ferrell Speight
We are so very sorry about Ashton. He was a super guy and will be missed by so many. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ferrell and Speight Families
Janice Womack
I have known him for 50 years, remember riding in the famous mustang and listening to Jethro Tull, best hugger in the world you will be missed you were a fine man ,going to miss you greatly
Buzz Hartman
So sorry to hear of Ashton’s passing, he was such a nice guy. He worked with my husband Clyde a long time ago. Clyde really enjoyed working alongside of Ashton and was a great carpenter. Prayers to the family
Cynthia Bowers
Eric and Amber, I am sorry to see this. I know I’m a little late , but I just now found this. My deepest sympathy to you and prayers for peace during your time of mourning. Terry this is to you as well.
Cynthia Bowers
Eric and Amber, I am sorry to see this. I know I’m a little late , but I just now found this. My deepest sympathy to you and prayers for peace during your time of mourning. Terry this is to you as well. I will never forget all the stories he’d tell about his mustang and how I had my nerve driving there with my non ford. I’m listening to fire works right now. Good memories .
Ava Sabri
Our deepest condolences. Sending love and light as well as healing prayers. Heaven gained a beautiful angel.
Love, Ava and her mama
Margie Ivey and Kathy
Our deepest condolences for your loss Carolyn, Gwen, Glenda, Terry, Eric and Amber. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Margie and Kathy
Vaughn Freeman
So Sorry for your loss! Prayers & Condolences for the family!
Kim Shaw
Sorry for this great loss in your family. He was a great friend an brother in Christ to me here in Texas. Gone for now but we will meet again in heaven.