Terrence Levi Colbert Sr.

The Obituary of Terrence Levi Colbert Sr.

Terrence Levi Colbert Sr. was born on January 23rd, 1947, in Seymour, Indiana.  He was the son of Robert Oliver and Ada Margaret Elizabeth (Shelton) Colbert.  Terry as he was called, attended public school in North Vernon and graduated from North Vernon High School in 1965.  He was very active in several sports.  “Teko” was his well-known nickname in school and his adult life.

When Terry was attending Engineering school in Louisville, Kentucky he was introduced to Allane Soules by his former classmate Carol Scroggins. They dated for several months before he enlisted in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  He served on the USS – Handcock from 1966 to 1970.  After the Navy he was employed at Arvin Industries in North Vernon in the 1970’s. 

Terry and Allane began dating again in July of 1970 and eloped on August 31st, 1970.  They had a small church wedding with his grandmother, the Rev. Susie Shelton, who was officiating the wedding ceremony.  It was Allane’s first visit to North Vernon.  Terry loved his hometown, and Allane immediately loved the small town’s community.  They made their first home on Hicks Street and later built a home on New Street. When they retired, they moved to their current address Hayden Pike.  

Terry and Allane became members of Second United Methodist Church in North Vernon on December 14th, 1975, and in 2012 became members of Faith Ministries in Columbus, Indiana. 

Terry became a firefighter for North Vernon Fire Department – Center Township – in 1992 and drove the fire truck until he retired in 2010.

Terrence “Teko” Colbert departed this life on Friday February 21st, 2025, at the age of 78 years old.  He leaves to cherish his memory:  his wife Allane, his son Terrence Levi Colbert Jr. (Angel), and his daughter Danielle Marie Colbert, his granddaughter TyAnn Cummings and great grandchildren Leonora Jae and Alexander Boseman Cummings.  He is also survived by one sister Rose Marie Richardson and two brothers Robert Oliver Peck (Michelle) and Kevin Robert (Kathy), and a host of nieces and nephews.

Terrence was proceeded in death by his parents Robert and Ada Colbert, two nephews Tyrone Scales and Joshua Colbert and a grandson, Taylor Andre-Michael Colbert.

To the Community:  Terry loved North Veron and his many friends.  He was proud to serve North Vernon in any way he could. 

A funeral service for Terry will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home and Cremation Service in North Vernon with the Rev. Eric “Abe” Peck officiating. The visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in North Vernon with military graveside honors.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home in honor of Terry to the Our Hospice of Jennings County.

“And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings,

bear you on the breath of dawn,

Make you shine – like the sun

and hold you in the palm of His hand.”

-- Humbly submitted – The Family

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