Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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John Edward Colvin, 74, Elyria, and formerly of Sandusky, died Monday, April 25, 2011 in Elyria.
He was born on September 8, 1936 in Columbus , Mississippi.
He was employed by Ford Motor Co. in Lorain and Avon for forty-three years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Union Local 2000.
John is survived by his wife, Esther (Barlow) Colvin , Sandusky; father, Johnnie Colvin, and step mother, Mattie Colvin, Columbus, MS; daughter, Teresa Moore, Sandusky; son, Julius (Alicia) Colvin, Upper Sandusky; grandchildren, Amber Haskins, Antwan Colvin, and Akeel Colvin; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Gracie Mae Coppie, Linda Diane Colvin, and Brenda Ann Baldwin, all of Columbus, MS; brother, Willie J. Jones, Mansfield, OH; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Susie (Waldon) Stephenson; stepfather, Willie Stephenson; and brothers, Irie Colvin, and Clarence Colvin.
Friends may call on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 11AM until time of funeral services at 1 PM in Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Rev. Franklin Churchwell will officiate. Entombment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.toftfh.com.
