Robert Colvin Obituary

79- Passed away May 27, 2011 at Pikes Peak Hospice Mr. Robert H. Colvin was born in Amory, MS. He served in the U.S. Army for thirty years and was a Department of the Army Civilian Employee for more than Eighteen years. As a Soldier, he has served in various overseas locations such ad Japan, Korea and Germany. As a Personnel Management Specialist in the Army, he held various positions at the Army Command and Joint Service Level. He became one of the Army's Youngest Sergeants Major, Obtaining the rank at the age of thirty three. His most memorable assignment was as the top Enlisted Soldier that participated in the Repatriation of American Prisoners of Ware released after the Vietnam Conflict. As a Civil Employee, he held various positions such as a Safety Specialist, Safety Manager and as the Safety Director at the Joint Readiness Training Center. His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (3 Awards), Army Commendation Medals (2 Awards), The Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Command Service Medal. Mr. Colvin was a Graduate of Regis College, Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his Wife Min, Son Hong and Daughter Jeanie. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 Tuesday May 31, 2011 at Angelus Funeral Directors 1104 S. Circle Drive. Funeral Service 11:00 am Wednesday June 1, 2011 Angelus Funeral Directors 1104 South Circle Drive with Full Military Honors provided by Ft. Carson Honor Guard.