Obituary for Otis Colbert

Otis Colbert age 74 of Forest, died at Hardin Memorial Hospital on Jan. 29, 2023. He was born Feb. 15, 1948 in Seale, Alabama to the late Willie and Sally Lou (Wyatt) Colbert.

He married Legieta H. (Clore) Colbert on June 7, 1968. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years Legieta, son: Trevore (Jamie Davis) Colbert of McGuffy, 3 grandchildren: Tylea, Nakiyah and Elianna, sisters : Willie Mae Colbert and Maddie Daniels and a niece: Kathryn Colbert of Knoxville, TN. He is preceded in death by a brother Homer Colbert.

Otis was a laborer at the former HU Tuttle in Lima. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Otis was a strong, loving family man with a kind heart.

Visitation will be on Wed. Feb. 1, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Clark Shields Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.shieldsfh.com.