MSG(Retired) Deborah A. Gates Colon of Columbus, passed away Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital. She was 61 years old and resided at 1842 Somerset Avenue.
Our beloved Deborah will be laid to rest with full military honors at the National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL., on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 following a Eleven O'clock Homegoing Celebration in the Chapel of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc., officiated by Rev. David T. Holston.
Visitation 3:00 til 7:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
The cortege will depart from the residence Tuesday at 10:30 A.M.
Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. "A Touch Of Dignity For Those Who Care." progressivefuneralhome.com
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Calling each day
Deborah Ann you and I called each other daily, I will miss our conversation about the show the HAVES and HAVES NOT, You touch alot of people lives and care a great deal you loved your children dearly and they never wanted for anything, I can remember when Robert was playing pee wee footbal and Antoina working at McDonalds and the way you always had everything organized for the kids no matter how small or big . You even donating your time and efforts at the American Legion, for the kids during Christmas and getting them ready to go back to school and getting sponsor to donate their school supplies in the neighborhood, You were a GREAT Soldier, in the United States Army and I salute you. You took care of Soldiers and were a true blessing for the lives that you touch and I'm grateful you were in my life I will never forget you - your sister in Christ forever - Scott