Eck Colson

Eck ColsonbrbrResidence at time of death: Clovis, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: January 6, 2005brbrLocation of Death: His home in ClovisbrbrDate of birth: January 26, 1928 Age: 76brbrPlace of birth: Willie Grove, Tennessee to James and Vera ColsonbrbrPreceded in death by: His parents James and Vera Colson; 1 Daughter Lisa Gant; 2 Sons - Troy and Roy Colson; 2 Brothers Junior Colson and J. B. MartinbrbrSurvived by: His wife Lavern ofthe home; 4 Daughters Rhonda Button and Karen Kay Duncan of California, and Joan Pippin of Clovis; 5 Sons - Ray Plyler of Florida, Steve Plyler of Clovis, Lonnie Colson of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Buddy Colson of Wichita, Kansas, Scott Plyler of Clovis, and Bruce Colson of Lubbock, Texas; 1 Sister Comedith Colson of Muleshoe, Texas, 3 Brothers Chester Colson of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Clark Colson of Portales, New Mexico, and Eldon Colsonbrof Broken Bow, Oklahoma; 27 Grandchildreng 16 Great-grandchildrenbrbrService information: were held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 8, 2005 at the Steed-Todd Chapel. Bob Colson officiated.brbrBurial will be at: took place at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis with Military Honors.brbrPallbearers: Kip Taylor, Matt Hanks, Michael Edmonds, Nathan Colson, Seth Colson, Cade Colson, Heath White, Sam White, and Steve BarkerbrbrMemorial Contributions: may be made to Prince Street Baptist Church in ClovisbrbrSteed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101brbrAdditional information: Mr. Colson moved to Clovis from Tennessee in 1952. Hebrmarried Lavern Barker on July 16, 1969 in FarweII,Texas. He worked for Rierson Pontiac and owned and operated Colson Conoco Station. He served in WWII and Korea in the United States Air Force. Mr. Colson enjoyed all kinds of sports and he loved to race cars. He was a member of the Church of Christ.