Nelson Ramiro COLON, age 76, of Mcdonough, Georgia passed away on Sunday November 11, 2018. Nelson was born September 20, 1942 in Coamo, Puerto Rico to Tomas De Aquino Colon and the late Maria Julia Alvarado.
Nelson is survived by his wife, Ana Elsa Colon; daughter and son-in-law,Nancy Vargas(Felix Vargas); daughter and son-in-law, Quetcy Alma Colon (Nelson Comparetto); son and daughter-in-law, Nelson Colon, Jr.(Leslie Grube-Colon); son and daughter-in-law, Luis Angel Colon (Sharon Colon); his sister, Marta Virgen Torres (Colon); four grandchildren, Vanity, Ziyon, Domenique, and Deeani and one great-grandchild, Tahj. Nelson is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews and lifetime friends.
Nelson was preceded in death by his brothers, Cecilio Colon and Manuel Colon; sisters, Carmen Lucia Colon and Virgenmina Colon.
Nelson battled kidney disease for 8 years. He lived through this with courage, humor, and an abundant love for others. Nelson was and will always be an inspiration to all. He was a true testament of kindness and love of thy brother.
A visitation will occur Friday, November 16, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Tara Garden Chapel, 681 North Ave, Jonesboro, GA 30236 and funeral services will be held in the chapel following visitation. A committal service will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park Cemetery, 6841 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.taragardenchapelfuneralhome.com for the COLON family.
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