Glenn Colson, 69, of the Osierfield community in Irwin County, Georgia, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Macon, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held 4 PM, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at The Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Harris Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Osierfield Cemetery, Irwin County. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Colson was born March 13, 1955 in Fitzgerald, Georgia, to the late Eugene & Doris Glenn Colson. He lived in Osierfield most all of his life. He was very eccentric and very spiritual. He worked as a licensed electrician and was also a farmer. Mr. Colson operated Glenn Co Acres after his parents’ deaths and enjoyed horticulture. He loved to play his guitar and spend time with his family and friends. He was 39 years sober and active in AA.
He is survived by his children: Bekie Harrison of Macon, Floyd & Katie Colson of Fitzgerald, and Beverly & Chris Slaughter of Fitzgerald; grandchildren: Lilly Harrison of Macon and Caitlynn Slaughter and Bailey Slaughter, both of Fitzgerald; and a sister, Lynn & Davis E. Lee of Marietta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lee Ferguson Colson.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.