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Lacy Rutledge Colston Jr

August 2, 1938 — February 17, 2023

Lacy Rutledge Colston, Jr., age 84 of Birchwood, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at his home. Lacy was born in Chattanooga on August 2, 1938, the son of the late Lacy Rutledge Colston, Sr. and Thelma Lorraine (Jones) Morgan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann (Galloway) Colston, and his daughter, Tammy Williford.

Lacy lived in Birchwood since 1972. He owned Colston Construction, was co-owner of Dayton Concrete and Block, and was employed by Sequatchie Concrete until he retired. He especially loved fishing, bird-hunting and spoiling his grandkids.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Brown of Birchwood; his three grandchildren, Amanda (Boogie) Reyna of Harrison, Amber (David) Bratcher and Blake Brown, both of Birchwood; and his four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Addie, Beau and Levi.

Graveside services for Lacy will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 12:00 noon at McInturff Cemetery in Birchwood with Rev. John Fields officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Barbara.

Please share your memories and photos of Lacy on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive family and friends on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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