Obituary of
Colwell, Jr., William Robert (Bob)
William Robert Colwell, Jr (Bob), 58, passed away on March 11, 2014 at his home in Lake Dallas, Texas. Bob was born on July 7, 1955 to William Robert (Billy) and Betty June Colwell in Dallas, Texas. He spent his early years in Irving, Texas and moved to Forestburg, Texas in 1968 where he graduated high school. Bob was united in marriage to Sondra Sue Barnes on April 10, 1989.
Bob proudly served 30 years on the Farmers Branch Fire Department before retiring in 2007. He enjoyed both working and playing hard and was a devoted husband, father and friend.
He was survived by his wife of 25 years, Sondra Colwell; his stepmother, Gerri Eckart; his sister, Sheri Colwell; his brother, Kelly Colwell; his children Kimberly Wilkinson, Billy Colwell and Sid Bolt; his four grandchildren Luke Wilkinson, Lane Wilkinson, Kane Bolt and Cole Bolt; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 12 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the North Dallas Funeral Home in Farmers Branch, Texas. The graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 11:00 am at the Keenan Cemetery in Farmers Branch, Texas.
Tribute Wall of Colwell, Jr., William Robert (Bob)
My prayers go out to the Colwell family. I know he’ll be greatly missed.
Michelle Wright
Thursday October 13, 2022
My prayers go out to the Colwell family. I know he'll be greatly missed.
My friend I will miss you so very much, you always made me smile. Love and prayers to Sondra and family.
Teresa Thatcher
Thursday October 13, 2022
My friend I will miss you so very much, you always made me smile. Love and prayers to Sondra and family.
Our condolences are with the entire extended Colwell family. Our prayers are with you all. -Kyle & Michelle Wilkinson
Michelle Wilkinson
Thursday October 13, 2022
Our condolences are with the entire extended Colwell family. Our prayers are with you all. -Kyle & Michelle Wilkinson
Bob was a dear friend who will be missed greatly. His sense of humor and big smile were a winning combination. Rest in peace dear friend..we already miss you.
Cathy Perot
Thursday October 13, 2022
Bob was a dear friend who will be missed greatly. His sense of humor and big smile were a winning combination. Rest in peace dear friend..we already miss you.
I do have to say that I only have smiles when I think of Bob. He brought a lot of smiles to a lot of people and had funny stories. He will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
April Stafford
Thursday October 13, 2022
I do have to say that I only have smiles when I think of Bob. He brought a lot of smiles to a lot of people and had funny stories. He will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Cousin Bob was the very best! We are all truly blessed that crossed paths with him. We are deeply saddened at his passing.
Jim Joplin
Thursday October 13, 2022
Cousin Bob was the very best! We are all truly blessed that crossed paths with him. We are deeply saddened at his passing.
The world will be a little darker because of his passing. Love and Prayers to the Colwell Family from Mississippi
Michael Hensley
Thursday October 13, 2022
The world will be a little darker because of his passing. Love and Prayers to the Colwell Family from Mississippi