Robert James

Colvard

A descendant of 1800' grandparents, maternal grandparents Sue Willie Grier Thomas and Neal Thomas, his paternal grandparents, Mabel McDowell Colvard Wilkes and Anderson Colvard, Robert was born on January 6, 1951 to Gladys Thomas Colvard and Willie Colvard. He was the third of nine children.

Robert was an energetic and curious young man. His curiosity enhanced his knowledge of the world. He was a very kind man with a catching smile, charm, and charisma. He had a love for anything sports, he could talk about any of them. If there was a sport named "Professional Spectator", he would get an award. His remote was his favorite toy. Robert loved his grandchildren. Whether it was watching a game with Demarcus, trying to remember Jaleesa's children's names, trying to pronounce Jacari, wheeling Tyler in the wheelbarrow, helping Grace to pronounce words, helping Alyse tell time, or doing hidden pictures with Tre`, he remained patient and never grew tired of spending time with them. Before Robert's health began to fail, he spent a lot of time on the road with Bayron Threatt. From Georgia to Texas to California to Montana and to wherever else the big truck would take them.

As Robert allowed the Lord to do a great work in him, he allowed Him to be in full control. He learned how to rest in Him, call on Him, and give Him thanks. When God called his name, he was ready. Oh, for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly friend. A light to shine upon the road, that lead me to the lamb.

On Sunday April 18, 2021 the Master was walking in the Garden of Life and saw that a rare flower had reached a stage of perfection. God noticed this extraordinary flower displayed the beauty of love, peace, kindness and gentleness, the qualities in which His eternal place is adorned. Our Heavenly Father entered Him into rest. Mr. Robert James Colvard entered the gates knowing there would be no more sickness, pain or suffering, only everlasting joy with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Colvard and Gladys Thomas Colvard; siblings, Murray Colvard, Naomi Colvard, Tony Colvard; and his niece, Sade Colvard.

To remember the life and cherish the memory of Robert Colvard are his wife of 40 years, Dorcas Maxine Brown Colvard; his children, Teresa Ellerby, Malisa Ponder, Harvearre Wright, Bridget Miller (Douglas) and Amberr McWell (Greg). His grandchildren: Demarcus Ellerby (Kosha), Shequilla Marshall, Jaleesa Holloway, Philip Davidson, Kiarrden Wright, Brianna Mattox, Jemarcus Moreland, Cortez Mayes, Jacari Miller, Ritavious Flynt, Jamarcus McWell, Alyse Miller, Tyler Purifoy McWell, Caileigh Grace Miller, and Douglas Miller, III; and siblings, Kathedene Willingham, Kirby Colvard, Alfred Colvard, and Mary Colvard. Robert is also survived by 24 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Bishop Douglas V. Miller, II is the Eulogist.