Raymond D. Colston, 86, of Rushville died at 6:12 p.m. June 28, 2021, at Heritage Health in Beardstown.Raymond D. Colston, 86, of Rushville died at 6:12 p.m. June 28, 2021, at Heritage Health in Beardstown.
He was born April 4, 1935, in Cass County, a son of James and Mary McClure Colston. He married Neda Phillips on March 15, 1957, in Rushville. She survives.
Also surviving are his sisters-in-law Zoe Ann Humphrey of Rushville, Bernice Parr of Bradley and Evelyn Phillips of California; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin Colston and Russell Colston; and one sister, Hazel Gurnsey.
He graduated from Virginia High School in 1953. He first worked for Allis-Chalmers in Springfield. He later owned and operated Virginia TV and Repair. He then began working in construction, retiring as Superintendent for Landmark Construction in Arnold, Mo., after 20 years.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with Pastor Bill Rucker officiating. Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Schuyler County Senior Citizens Center.
Condolences and memories may be sent to www.woodfh.net.
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