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Apr 1st, 1949 - Oct 22nd, 2019Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Jack Wayne Colclasure, age 70, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
He was born April 1, 1949, in Olney, the son of Opal Wayne and Henrietta Marie (Smith) Colclasure. He was united in marriage to Delores Krutsinger on November 4, 1972, in Louisville, and they have shared 46 wedding anniversaries together.
Jack served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He had been a dedicated truck driver working most recently for Timco Trucking and in the past several trucking companies which served North American Lighting. He also worked for Valley Steel and Jennmar. Jack was a member and trustee of First Southern Baptist Church where he and Delores were very involved, and where Jack took pride in maintaining the church grounds. He found a lot of enjoyment in mowing, yard care, and lawn equipment maintenance, and was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa.
He is survived by his wife Delores Krutsinger Colclasure of Flora; 2 daughters: Jennifer Taylor of Flora and Susan Pennington (Brian) of Flora; 5 grandchildren: Brent Taylor, Samantha Taylor, Christian Taylor, Paige Pennington, and Sara Pennington; 1 great-granddaughter: Denver Taylor; half-sister: Barb Coleman (Jeff) of Indiana; and a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Mariland Bullard; and a brother: David Colclasure Rose.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to either First Christian Church Food Bag Ministry to benefit students in Flora School District Unit #35 or to Hoyleton Youth & Family Services, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.
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You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Jack was a good man he loved you all very much.
So sorry for your family's loss. You are in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
we are so sorry to hear this! Jack was a neighbor and he will be missed!
So sorry for your loss. Jack was a wonderful man and we always enjoyed talking with him. Have known him for many years her was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Prayers for the family.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and rest.
Prayers To the family
We are so so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow!! Your family has always meant so much to our family!! Through so many times of tears and laughter, you have always been such an extended family to us!! God Bless and keep you in His loving care!!!
I am thinking of and praying for you and your family. So sorry to hear this. May Gods love comfort you at this time.
So sorry to hear. Prayers for the family.
Very sorry to learn of this.
Delores and family..I was shocked and saddened by the news of Jack's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers for comfort at this difficult time.
Delores and family my heart truely is broken for you. Jack was a wonderful guy and I know how much you two loved each other. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
So sorry for your family's loss. Prayers to all....
Prayers to the family. Jack was the sweetest, kindest person to anyone he crossed paths with. He will be greatly missed. Heaven gained a beautiful Angel. R.I.P Jack.
So so sorry for you loss Delores, Jenny, and Susan. My heart breaks for you. Your all in my prayers. Jack was a great guy for sure. ❤❤
So sorry for your loss, Jack was a good and kind man. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for your sweet family.
Delores and family: There are no words right now, except we love you. We are so sorry you have lost your Jack, we have all lost him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your faith is strong, and it will see you through this. God be with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this most difficult of times. May you realize all of God's blessings as you start to heal from your loss. From Jack's "family" at Koller-Craft Plastics Shipping and Offices: Mary, Matt, Stephanie, Ben, Gary, Lori, Lisa, Kelly, Lindsey, Jackie, Mackenzie, Jeff, Abdel and all of the Koller family and staff
Delores so sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for comfort at this time. We are very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family. Jack was one driver that I enjoyed and talked to frequently when he came into NAL. Always jawing and smiling. He will be missed
I Served in Vietnam with Jack. Sorry to Hear of His Passing. I visited Jack when I came home. He had left before me I visited him in Illinois I believe he was living with his Grandmother at the time. We depended on each other to keep each other Alive over there. I will always be both Proud and Grateful to have Served with Jack. Rest Easy My Friend and God Bless You You've Earned it a long time ago...
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