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    1. Henry Jay Colby IV Obit
    2. SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2006 - BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES, LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA. HENRY JAY COLBY IV Henry Jay Colby IV passed away peacefully on March 16, 2006, at home in Southampton, PA He was born in New Britain, Conn., on April 15, 1932, to Henry Jay III and Vera (Dixon) Colby. He graduated from State Technical institute of Hartford, Conn. as an Industrial Engineer. He served his country int he Korean Conflict. He was employed by McBee in Athens, OH, Nicholson File in Philadelphia, PA United Engineers and Contractors now Raytheon, in Philadelphia and Life Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. He retired in 1997 and worked with his son full-time at ProCel Mold in Ivyland, PA until recently. He was a Boy Scout Leader for 25 years, and a Christian Service Brigade Leader for 15. He served his church, Feasterville Baptist for 36 years in various positions such as Treasurer, Deacon, Trustee and Chairman of the Elder Board. He also sang in the Church Choir. He was a lifetime member and served a few years as officer of the American Institute of Indudstrial Engineers (AIIE). He enjoyed fishing, golf, bowling, woodworking, home improvements and spending time with his grandchildren. Henry was very committed to his family, faith and the spread of the gospel. He provided a strong role model for his children and grandchildren. He was loved and will greatly missed by all his church, family, and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Priscilla (Glennon) Colby; his children, Sharon (Dave) Powell, Kim (Russ) Haggerty and Henry Jay V (Donna) Colby and seven grandchildren who all live locally. His sister, Carol (Dave) Navaretta of Lineville, Alabama and brother, Verner (Beverly) Colby of Forrestville, Conn., and also many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Feasterville Baptist Church, 5th and Welcome Lane, Feasterville, PA 19053 at 7:00pm on Sunday, March 19, 2006 Contributions may be made to the Henry J. Colby Memorial Fund, care of the Feasterville Baptist Church at the above named address or the charity of choice

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