David E. Colebank, Sr.

December 1, 1943 - February 24, 2016

David E. Colebank, Sr., 72, of Point Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, with his loving family at his side. Born Dec. 1, 1943 in Point Marion, he was the son of the late Edward E. and Opal (Lipscomb) Colebank. A 1961 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, he served briefly in the U.S. Navy. He then worked for Richard Rankin’s Volkswagen of Bethesda (VOB) before returning back to Point Marion to manage his own auto repair shop in Nilan for 20 years. Later, he worked for Point Marion Ford for 12 years until his retirement in 2008. He was a faithful member of the Redeemed Baptist Church. All who knew him knew he loved life and lived for Christ. What an inspiration he was, and his passion for Christ shined through in everything he did. Dave enjoyed hunting and fishing, and always having a project or two at a time. He loved spending time with grandchildren, and especially during trout season. Left to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 50 years, Bonnie Jo (Tedesco) Colebank. They were blessed with four children, Robin Sue (Colebank) McClain, who passed away in 1986, Marsha G. Fowler of Point Marion, David E. Jr. and Martha Colebank of Nilan, and Lisa M. and Wally Mays, III of Lake Lynn, who he resided with and who cared for him for the past 4 years. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Jason Colebank, Chuckie McClain and wife Stephanie, Maria Mays and fiancé Mike Gluvna, David Colebank, III, Alysha N. Colebank, William E. Fowler, Shelby S. Fowler, Wally Mays IV, and Seth Cooper Mays; two step grandchildren, T.J. and Ashley Fowler; seven great-grandchildren, Jamison Christner, Chase, Silas and Cason Colebank, Riley, Dylan and Lana Fowler; a brother, Edward Colebank and wife Betty, and a sister, Judy Bogozi and husband Joe, all of Masontown; his furry little friend “Lulu", and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All will dearly miss him. Deceased, in addition to his parents and daughter, is his step-father, Ed Porter, a brother in infancy; and a sister-in-law, Sharon (Tedesco) Kirk. The family will receive friends in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, on Thursday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M., and Friday from 10 – 11:00 AM, the hour of service, with his pastor, Rev. French I. Jenkins officiating. Interment follows in Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion. The family’s gratitude is extended to the staff at Amedisys Hospice for their loving care during his illness. Special thanks to Krystle, Kelli Jo, Ronda and Lisa for their kindness and compassion. Memorials may be offered to the David Colebank, Sr. Burial Fund at any United Bank.