of Clarksville, AR
June 17, 1928 - October 8, 2020
Fred (JC16) Colvett entered this life June 17, 1928, in the Enterprise Community, to Homer Colvett and Cassie Robertson Colvett. He departed October 8, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was 92 years young. Fred was a man of many interests. He owned and operated Fred's TV Clinic until his retirement. He was a volunteer fireman for the Clarksville Fire Dept (1955 1975). He worked with the Johnson county Sheriff's office and the Clarksville Police Dept for over 50 years. He is preceded in death by his first wife Cleta Brasher Colvett, sons Freddy Wayne Colvett, Eddie Reeves and Tracy Reeves; sister Letha Patty, brothers Lee and Cletus Colvett and grandson Mike Stewart.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sarah Colvett of the home, daughter Sandra (Max) Stewart of Fort Smith, son Jan (Mary Dale) Colvett of Fort Smith, and daughter-in-love Susan Reeves of Marion, South Carolina. Six Grandchildren: Debbie Stewart of Van Buren, Margo(Alan)Capps of Lowell, Joseph(Mary Ann)Stewart of Rogers, Jennifer Wooden of Greenbrier, Laura (Cody)Nobles of Nichols, SC, Cassi Colvett of Fort Smith, and 14 great grandchildren. Plus, many other family members and friends.
Mr. Colvett will have an open visitation on Tuesday, October 13th and Wednesday, October 14th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Mr. Collett's graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Kendall Cemetery with Wesley Kendrick officiating. Wesley Kendrick, Dale Wood, Sterling Penix, Larry Jones, Greg Donaldson, and John Burke serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Johnson County Sheriff's Department, Clarksville Police Department and Clarksville Fire Department.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 100 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
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17 Condolence(s)
Metta Holman
Thursday, October 15, 2020
A public servant and a nice man. Sympathies to Fred's family.
Jetta Martin
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Praying for all of you! May God give each of you comfort and peace!
Sherry Entrekin
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Sarah my heart goes out to you, so sorry for your loss.
Ronnie and Janet knight
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
My thoughts and prayers for all family. Mr. Fred was a gentle and kind man.
Anna Hurst Self
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Thinking of you. We had such good times as children.
Sandra Selby Over
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
My sympathy and prayers to all the family. Sandra,our families had good times when we were young. Fred was a great cousin and friend.
Bliss West
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Dear Friends,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
With love,
Bliss
Xxoo
Leisha Madison
Monday, October 12, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Eddy & Lorna Armstrong
Monday, October 12, 2020
Sorry for your loss
Sending prayers to the family
Beckie Colvett McElhaney
Monday, October 12, 2020
Roy Colvett (dad) and Opal Colvett Andrews (aunt) were close cousins with Fred Colvett. I am sad to read of his passing. Opal, in particular, made trips to Coal Hill every summer to be with Colvett and other kinfolk. Condolences to his family members from Roy Colvett's family.
Bryan Rylee
Monday, October 12, 2020
My condolences to the family and many friends that Fred had.
Barbie Gray Fairman
Monday, October 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Jon & Jerry Newton
Monday, October 12, 2020
a good man, friend and customer..
we would buy from each other when we needed something....
I miss Fred in bad weather out watching for Clarksville and Johnson County...
a big thank you, Fred....
Linda Ashmore
Monday, October 12, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
Fred and Marlene Dougan
Monday, October 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Jerry and Aleta Goodman
Monday, October 12, 2020
our thoughts and prayers are with you
Karen Dale
Monday, October 12, 2020
Sarah, Jan, and Sandy I am so so sorry. I love you all and I loved Fred with all my heart. My prayers are with you all. I love you
Karen