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Submitted by: Glenn

Gary Lynn Colson

August 31, 1955 ~ December 30, 2021

Gary Lynn Colson passed away early Thursday morning following a lengthy illness.

Gary was born August 31, 1955 in Kiowa Kansas to the late Wilbur Donald (Don) Colson and Elsie Irene (Sullivan) Colson. He attended school in Anthony KS, Tonkawa, OK and graduated from Newkirk High School, Newkirk, OK.

After graduation he worked at the Arkansas City Packing Plant, Conoco Inc, and the United States Post Office retiring as Postmaster of the Blackwell office.

He is preceded in death by his son, Bradley Duane, his father, Don, and other family members / friends.

He is survived by his wife, Lynnette, stepchildren Ryan and Gabrielle (Gabby), of Ponca City, OK, and granddaughter Hallie Colson and wife, Malia, of Blackwell, OK, his mother, Elsie Colson, of Newkirk, OK, his sister, Judy Sattre and her husband, Chris, of Ponca City, OK, sister, Patricia Christensen and her husband, Wes, of Bartlesville, OK, and twin brother, Larry Colson and his wife, Linnae, of Newkirk, OK, along with numerous nieces / nephews.

Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and gardening.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Newkirk Senior Center on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 1-3. Please come share your stories and wear your jeans as that was Gary’s dress code.

In lieu of flowers please make your donations to the Newkirk Senior Center, 525 W South St, Newkirk, OK 74647 

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