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Established 1948   The Herald Democrat
July 24, 2019 Saturday, July 20, 2019, Rev. Robert Douglas Colton, loving husband, father of 5 and grandfather of 10, passed away at the age of 75. Robert was born September 9, 1943 in Ft. Smith, son of A .D. and Jane Arnold Colton. After the passing of his mother, he was raised by A .D. and Burle Colton. He served 4 years in the Air Force and during that time, on June 15, 1963, he married Carolyn Moore of Denison, Texas. They raised 4 sons, Kevin, Robert, Jason and Stephen, and a daughter, Kelley. He lived his life for the Lord where he used his God-given musical talent and singing to reach souls for the Kingdom of God, which was of utmost importance in his life. His sermons were always Bible-based and spirit filled. He was known for his sense of humor, his infectious smile and his friendly and compassionate spirit. Robert was preceded in death by his father, A.D.; his mother, Jane; and 2 grandchildren, Danielle and Eli William. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his 5 children, Kevin, Robert, Kelley, Jason and Stephen; Robert's daughter, Riley; Jason's wife, Joanna and their children, Kelleigh, Ashlynn and Allison; Stephen's wife, Heather and their children: Caralynn, Gabriel, Sophie, and Janie; his stepmother, Burle Colton; his brother, Phillip and wife, Pam Colton; and his sister, Marsha and husband, Daniel Johnson. Funeral service was held Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2019 at Johnson-Moore Funeral Home in Denison. Rev. Robert D. Colton, 75, of Sherman, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Carrus Specialty Hospital in Sherman. Funeral service was held Thursday afternoon at Johnson Moore Chapel in Denison. Rev. Buddy Cole officiated. Interment was at Cedarlawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; sons, Robert Colton of North Richland Hills; Jason Colton of Whitewright; Stephen Colton of Rudy, Arkansas; Kevin Douglas of Knollwood; daughter, Kelley Colton of Van Buren, Arkansas; brother, Phillip Colton of Mountainburg, Arkansas; sister, Marsha Johnson Colton of Mountainburg, Arkansas; and 10 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Center.   Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |