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Dewey Edward
Colbaugh
Jul 15, 1949 — Jan 23, 2025
Gainesville
Dewey Edward Colbaugh, age 75, of Gainesville, Georgia went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025 at Memorial Funeral Chapel 212 N. Main Street, Elizabethton, Tn. with graveside services to follow at 2 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025 a the Blevins Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tn. with the Rev. Bruce McGee officiating. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Monday will be: Jason Street, Ryan Alderson, Anthony Murray, Phillip Peters, Mike Carter and Joe Street. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Peters and Chad Street.
Dewey was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Clyde Colbaugh and Verna C. Peters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Roger Dale Colbaugh: two brothers-in-law, Larry Alderson, Harold Street, and his mother's second husband, Frank Peters
A graduate of Unaka High School in Elizabethton, Dewey was in the Medical Field Specializing in Radiology both as an x-ray technician and servicing equipment used for mammography. He was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church.
A Talented musician, Dewey often played his guitar and harmonica with friends or while serving in church. He also loved coaching his son's in sports, fishing, playing golf, and spending time with family.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Jennifer Magee Colbaugh, two sons: Andrew Watson Colbaugh, and Jeremy Dale Colbaugh and wife Marti; Three Grandchildren, Audrey, Norah, and Marissa: Two Sisters: Sue Colbaugh Alderson, and Sandra Colbaugh Street. Several Nieces and Nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 821 Dawsonville Highway Suite 250-323, Gainesville, GA. 30501 https:/www.heart.org/en/affiliates/form= FUNELYZXXFBW
Services in Elizabethton, Tenn. Will be handled by Memorial Funeral Chapel, 212 North Main Street, Elizabethton, Tn. 37643
Memorial Park Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
For online condolences www.memorialprkfuneralhomes.com or mfc@chartertn.net.
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