Mr. Charles Edward "Buddy" Colbert, Sr., age 89, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Mr. Colbert was born June 13, 1933, in Broomtown, AL, son of the late Ernest C. and Dora Money Colbert.  He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, had worked in the meat cutting industry as well as in the carpet industry.  Mr. Colbert was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the V.F.W. He was also a member of the Georgia Sheriff's Association.  Along with his son, Eddie Colbert, he was also the owner and operator of Colbert Horse and Tack.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nena Martin Colbert; a daughter, Tina Marie Colbert; and son, Charles Edward "Eddie" Colbert, Jr.

Survivors include his daughter, Kathy (Terry) Day; grandchildren, B.J. Montgomery, Ashley Montgomery Brown, Doug Colbert, and Casey Colbert; 14 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Melissa Colbert; and sister-in-law, Susie Forbes.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Colbert will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 18, 2022, at Greenhills Memory Gardens with Sheriff Mark Schrader officiating.  Active pallbearers will be B.J. Montgomery, Doug Colbert, Eric Brown, Mark Schrader, Luke Busby, and Matthew Busby.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jackson Montgomery, Brantley Brown, and Annabelle Brown.

Mr. Colbert will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:30 P.M. on Friday.