John Lewis Colson

John Lewis Colson, 79, of Greensburg passed away on February 25, 2013 at his residence. He was born on December 3, 1933 in New Pennington, Indiana the son of Harley Bertice Colson and Estelle Cruise Colson. John choose to support his family when he was only 16 by leaving school to farm full time on his family farm. He married Loretta J. Ramer in 1952 and they bought their own farm in 1964 and they have lived there for 48 years. John worked at all of the following: Hillenbrand Factory, Earl and Everett-Milk Truck, Chevrolet Dealership- Mechanic, McCoy and Douglas Dealership- Mechanic, Mitchell Veneers-Mechanic, Lucas Motor Freight, Anderson Trucking, OK Trucking, and retires in 2009 for USF Holland as a Supervisor. John was a 4H and Cub Scout Leader for many years and Scout Master at the 1st Baptist Church, former member of the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church.

Survivors include: Wife- Loretta J. Colson, Children- Ronald (Sandi) Colson, Cheryle (Jim) Hampton, Kevin Colson (Annette Niehoff), Lora Lee (Peter) Oliger, Siblings- Bill Colson, Pauline Ponsler, Mary Lou Agrusso, 11 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Parents- Harley Bertice Colson, Estelle Colson, Step-Mother- Bernice Colson, Great Granddaughter- Marisa Colson.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Funeral Services will be on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. all at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. Rev. David Thompson will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Rossburg Cemetery, New Point, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made to the 4H Club of Decatur County or to Morning Breeze. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com