Ricky Colwell

COLWELL, Ricky Raymond - Age 61, of Fenton, died Sunday, May 3, 2020.  Cremation has taken place and a private Memorial Mass was celebrated.  A public graveside service will be held 1:30 PM Friday, October 30 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or Alcoholics Anonymous.

Ricky was born February 24, 1959 in Flint, the son of Dewey and Deanna Darlene (French) Colwell.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He received an Associates Degree from Mott Community College in Flint and a Bachelor's Degree from Cleary College in Howell.  Ricky was employed by Thai Summit America Corporation in Howell as a Quality Engineer.  He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Surviving are: his wife, Maria; sons, Gregory Colwell of Flint and Ian Colwell of Fenton; grandchildren, Aiden, Elianna, and Alaya; father, Dewey Colwell of Grand Blanc; sister, Cathy Sisco of Flint; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Deanna Colwell; and son, Eric Colwell.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.