ROCKY MOUNT - George T. Colbert, Jr., age 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Born in Nash County on January 23, 1965, he was preceded in death by, George Thomas Colbert, Sr.; grandparents, Jim and Irene Cooper, and Joe and Gevie Colbert.

George is survived by his wife of 37 years, Michelle Colbert; daughters, Jodi Sova (Bryan), Caitlin Colbert (Greg), Kristen Langrehr (Jonathan), Haily Colbert (Logan); six grandchildren and one due in 2027; mother, Jackie Patterson; brother, Jimmy Colbert (Tammy); sisters, Penny Davis (Troy), Tracy Webb (Rodney), and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family.

A memorial service was h eld August 17, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Rocky Mount.