COLVIN, Albert C. “Charlie”, 71, of Dillonvale, Ohio, died Friday, January 17, 2014 at Liza’s Place.
He was born January 22, 1942, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son to the late Albert N. and Marie K. Meintel Colvin. He was retired from U.S.Can and was a U.S. Marine Veteran. He was a member of the Lansing Sportsman’s Club, the Marshall County Hunting and Fishing Club, and Vans Panels and Animalz. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trap shooting.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica L. Myers.
He is survived by two children, Malissa Colvin Tom Thomas of Cadiz, Ohio, and Adam Angela Colvin of Colerain, Ohio; two brothers, Dennis Patty Colvin of Wheeling and Mike Brenda Colvin of Wheeling; and four grandchildren, Charles Colvin, Dylan Colvin, Hunter Colvin, and Taylor Thomas
Friends will be received on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 5-8 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling Chapel, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where funeral services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 10 am with Rev. Glen Baker Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Charlie’s children, Adam and Malissa Colvin, 73506 Emerson Road, Dillonvale, Ohio 43917.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at altmeyer.com
ADAM AND MELISSA, MY FAMILY OFFERS OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. MR. CHARLIE WAS ALWAYS A NICE MAN WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP. WE PRAY THAT GOD HELPS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED AND YOUR FAMILY FINDS HEALING IN TIME.
DON, PAULINE, DONNA, DEON, SHELL, VEDA, AND MAYCIO FOSTER
Dear Malissa and Adam,
I was so sorry to read of you Dad’s passing. I just read it in the paper. I hope your hanging in there and May the Good Lord wrap his loving arms around you and hold you close in this time of sorrow. Love you. Hugs. Deb
Malissa and Adam,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My apologies for not making it to the funeral home to pay my respects in person. My heart goes out to you both. Losing a parent at any age is never easy. I understand your grief. Like the Fosters, I remember the good memories of my childhood. All the times spent at your house with your Mom and Dad. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Charlie along with so many others are hanging out with the rest of the “hill” gang in heaven having a grand time waiting for us to ride our bikes up and join them.
Malissa and Adam,
Very sorry to hear of your dads passing. I know its a difficult time. I think of you often and the fun we had as kids. Take care…
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Albert C. Colvin, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is done. I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
Albert C. Colvin, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †