Mr. Thomas Ellsworth Colbert

Mr. Thomas Ellsworth Colbert, 78 of Bay St. Louis, passed away on February 13, 2019 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was born September 20,1940 in Fredericktown, PA, the son of the late Viola Hamilton and William Colbert, and step-son to the late Betty Colbert, also of Fredericktown. He moved away as a young man and became a merchant marine, sailing to every major port around the world. He survived being out to sea during "the Perfect Storm", and also survived Hurricane Katrina, being rescued from his rooftop with his dog "Taz" after 3 days. He was a fighter, and fought gallantly till the very end. He was a caring loving man who was fiercely loyal to his family. He married the love of his life, Ellen (Choina) Colbert, and is survived by his three children: Dawn Davis, Richard (Candace) Colbert, and Crystal Colbert, all of whom he loved dearly. He was a loving grandfather to Thomas Davis, Christopher Demarco, Zachary Colbert, Taylor Colbert, Jakob Colbert, Tabatha Colbert and Samantha Jackson. He was a great-grandfather to Matthew Davis, Preston Davis, Gage Davis, Dillinger Davis, Dahlia Davis, and Xavier Boyer. Also surviving are his 7 siblings whom he loved dearly William Colbert of Las vegas, Brian (Maxine) Colbert of Clarksville, PA, David (Charlotte) Colbert of Finleyville, PA, Christine (Tom) Buckelew of Uniontown, PA, Marcia (Bruce) Hagar of Fredericktown, PA, Morgan (Michele) Colbert of California, PA, and Jennifer Colbert of Fredericktown, PA. Preceding him in death was Nancy Clark, Grant Colbert and James Colbert. His final wishes were to be cremated, which his family is honoring, and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date in Fredericktown. Trinity Funeral Services is honored to serve the Colbert family in their time of need, and asks everyone to keep them in their thoughts and prayers over the coming days.