Mr. Anison James Colbert, Sr., age 85,  passed from this life on Friday, November 13, 2020 at approximately 9:01 p.m.  at Kettering Medical Center.

He was born on April 27, 1935  in Youngstown, Ohio to Jessie James and Anna Carletta (Akins) Colbert; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony  to Irene (Roberts) Colbert; she survives in Xenia.

Mr. Colbert was the owner of Colbert Funeral Home in Xenia, Ohio.  He was a member of Zion Baptist Church.

Besides his loving wife Irene he leaves to cherish his precious memory 3 children;   Sylvia Clark (Coleman) of Lima.  Michael Colbert (Marquetta) of Dayton and Anison Colbert, Jr. of Xenia.  4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  A sister; Geneva Jackson of Xenia. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son; Wendell Colbert, a grandson; Coleman Clark, III.  2 sisters; Jessie Lockett and Tessie Hall (twins).

Home going services will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:00 noon at the Zion  Baptist Church with Pastor Gary G. Chapman, officiating.

Visitation/Wake services will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. until time of services also at the Church.

Entombment at Woodland Mausoleum in Dayton, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to:  Zion Baptist Church Educational Fund in Xenia, Ohio.

In view of the Global Pandemic, we at Jones-Clark Funeral Home ask that you be cautious and observe all restrictions issued by the government.  Please be mindful.

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC. in Lima, Ohio and Robert C. Henry-Clark Funeral Home in Springfield, Ohio

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