Carmen Ira Colston's Obituary
Carmen Ira Colston, 78 of Chanute, Kansas passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Carmen was born on February 19, 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to George and Mary (Manly) Colston. Shortly after birth Carmen and his family moved to southeast Kansas. Carmen grew up in the Buffalo and Chanute area and attended school. On April 5, 1969, Carmen married Nola Mae Ethridge in Chanute. The two were married 55 years before his passing. Through the years Carmen and Nola welcomed four children: Travis, Brian, Jeff and Shane. From a previous marriage Carmen had three children: Troy, Mark and Missy. Carmen was a hard-working man who dedicated 20 years to the City of Chanute. During this time, Carmen worked in numerous departments running heavy equipment. During his free time Carmen loved to hunt and tinker on various mechanical projects. Many will remember Carmen for is love of gab and joking nature.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George Colston, and Mary Reed, stepfather, Francis Reed, sons, Brian, Shane, Jeffrey, and Mark Colston, siblings, Georgia Young, Roy Colston, and Farrel Colston.
Carmen’s memory will carry on with his wife, Nola, sons, Troy and Travis Colston, daughter, Missy Long, sisters, Cathy Card and Anita Barnet, brother, George Colston, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home and the family will greet friends at Countryside Funeral Home on Friday, March 28, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
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