Gene Colson

Gene Colson passed away after a brief illness on August 10, 2015 at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born on December 7, 1932 in Dallas, TX and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He worked at Cameron Iron Works for 34-1/2 years before retiring in 1992. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn Colson; his daughters, Linda and Lynette & husband Darrell; his son, Larry & wife Cheryl; grandchildren, Stephanie & husband Jonathon, Jan & husband Ben, Johnny & wife Brandi, Kevin and Jerry & wife Christine; along with 6 beautiful great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his beloved Aunt Francis. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 -8:00 pm, on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Pat H. Foley & Company. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, August 15, 2015, in the Chapel of the Garden inside of Pat H. Foley & Company, with refreshments to follow in the Kathryn Foley Memorial Event Center.

In lieu of flowers, The Family asked that donations be sent in memory of Gene Colson to Garden Oaks Baptist Church, 3206 N. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77018.