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Colbert Leon DouglasPassing: February 27, 2026

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Memorial Service

Saturday, March 14th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Saturday, March 14th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

No Burial

MITCHELL – Colbert Leon Douglas, 69, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Mitchell Manor.

Born February 5, 1957, in Salem, he was the son of William Henry and Annie Nell (Harkness) Douglas.

Colbert was a mechanic and had worked for Tuners TCL, Paoli Furniture, and Kimball Piano. He enjoyed being a mechanic, fast cars, and his beloved truck.

Surviving are his children, Tricia Smith (Steven) of Noble, Illinois, Dustin Parlsey of Springville, and Justin Parsley; grandchildren, Jeffery Smith and Corbin Smith; siblings, Carl Dee Douglas (Dawn) of Bedford, and Kenneth Ray Douglas (Connie) of Bedford.

His parents preceded him in death.

Cremation has been chosen. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Jim Russell officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.

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6 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Lee and Venda | Bedford
    Date: March 9, 2026
    We did not know Colbert for most of his life but we did enjoy knowing him through his daughter Tricia and her family. We know they loved him and wanted the best for him. We know that they are heartbroken to have lost him too early in life. Life had daughter and father separated and a young age but when she could, she persevered to get to know him and have him in her life and and for him to get to know her son's. May they carry fond memories of Colbert and know he did love Tricia and her family.
  2. Guest: Kim Lawyer | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: March 5, 2026
    Colbert, I wish I could see you now buddy! Not all stiff and sitting around. You made me laugh SO many days when all I wanted to do is cry. And for that I will forward be grateful. Now you are at peace and home. I'm gonna miss ya buddy.
  3. Guest: Stanley Clark | Taswell IN
    Date: March 3, 2026
    We have lost a very good mechanic bought my 69 rs Camaro from him it was fast and lost of fun back then will be surly be missed far good man rest in peace sure hope they like fast cars up there
  4. Guest: Randy Allen | Bedford Indiana
    Date: March 2, 2026
    Very sorry to hear of the passing of Colbert. We lived in the house next door to them when growing up in our younger days. I went to school at Tunnelton with Colbert and Carl as well. Colbert was very mechanically inclined and knew a lot about vehicles and keeping things running. There are not many people that can do that with the kind of success he had. I would run into him every now and then later in life and always enjoyed listening to him and what he had to say. He will be deeply missed by me and my brother Lowell Allen. I still remember when we would play football out in the yard sometimes after school. To the family and Carl and Kenny my dearest condolences. Colbert was a good guy to have around.
  5. Guest: Sherry benefiel | Paoli indiana
    Date: March 2, 2026
    So sad to hear about colb remember seeing him at grandma's all time. Praying for you Kenny and carl.
  6. Guest: Rose cody | Orleans, In
    Date: February 28, 2026
    Kenny, Carl so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.

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