Dewey Edward Colbaugh

Dewey Edward Colbaugh, age 75, of Gainesville Georgia went home to be with Lord on Thursday, January 23rd from Northeast Georgia Medical Center.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by family. 

The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 1:30 pm Monday, January 27, 2025 at Memorial Funeral Home 212 North Main Street, Elizabethton, TN with graveside services to follow at 2:00 pm Monday, January 27, 2025 at Blevins Cemetery in Elizabethton, TN. Reverend Bruce McGee will officiate.

 Dewey was born in Elizabethton Tennessee to the late Clyde Colbaugh and Verna C Peters.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Dale Colbaugh; two brother in laws, Larry Alderson, Harold Street, and his mother’s second husband, Frank Peters.

A graduate of Unaka High School in Elizabethton, TN, Dewey was in the medical field specializing in radiology both as an x-ray technician and servicing equipment used for mammography.  He was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church.

A talented musician, Dewey often played his guitar and harmonica with friends or while serving in church.  He also loved coaching his son’s in sports, fishing, playing golf, and spending time with family. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Jennifer Magee Colbaugh, two sons, Andrew Watson Colbaugh, and Jeremy Dale Colbaugh and wife Marti; three grandchildren, Audrey, Norah, and Marissa; two sisters, Sue Colbaugh Alderson, and Sandra Colbaugh Street.  Several Nieces and Nephews

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 821 Dawsonville Highway suite 250-323, Gainesville, GA 30501. https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/georgia?form=FUNELYZXFBW

Services in Elizabethton, Tennessee will be handled by Memorial Funeral Chapel 212 North Mains Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Memorial Park Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements

For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com .