Cleatus “Pete” Leon Colbert, 90, of Howe, OK passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home. Pete was born June 11, 1931 in Steele, MO to Roger & Larrie (Mitchell) Colbert. He was a retired postal worker. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War receiving a Purple Heart. Pete was an avid fisherman and he loved mowing his grass. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Harold and Gary; daughters, Debbie Colbert, Yvette Iribarne; 3 brothers & one sister.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jerry; daughter, Yvonne Newton; daughter in law, Rayen Judge; grandchildren, Adam and Lindsay Colbert, Nathen and Melinda Colbert, Latisha McGowen, Tiffany Iribarne, Josh Iribarne, Brian & Samantha Colbert; great grandchildren, Caden Colbert, Cordell Ramsey, Kelsey Ramsey, Brea and Josh Hamlin, Averie Colbert, and Emmrie Sumpter; other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Jeff Dodd officiating. Interment will follow at Howe Cemetery, Howe, OK. Pallbearers will be Caden, Nathen, and Adam Colbert, Josh Hamlin, Cordell Ramsey, Ty Carpenter, Brian Colbert.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Friday Feb. 4 at the funeral home.
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