Robert A. Colby Sr.

December 1, 1935 - June 2, 2021

Robert A. Colby, Sr., of Hainesport, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the age of 85. Born in Starkville, CO; the son of the late Horace Frank and Nellie Mae (nee Arnold) Colby. Robert was a Vietnam veteran and served in the US Navy for 21 years. After he retired from the Navy, he worked as a truck driver for 20 years with the Moorestown Public Works. He was loved by his many family and friends. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret on April 19, 2021. He is survived by his children, Robert (Patricia), Jr. and Frank Colby; grandchildren, Joseph, Steven (Julie), Patrick, and Rebecca Colby; great-grandchildren, Riley, Giovanni, Luke, Adam, and Ryan; brothers, George, John, and Charles; sisters, Peggy and Pearl; numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may attend his viewing on Tuesday, June 15th from 11-12 PM at Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. Funeral services will be held at 12 PM at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Robert’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org), 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8958843508?pwd=VWxGbEg4bzZKanpsWW9NY0NkRjkrZz09 Meeting ID: 895 884 3508 Passcode: Colby123