Former State Overseer John Colbaugh Passes Away
Rev. F. John Colbaugh, senior pastor of the Lawrenceville, Georgia, Church of God, passed away early on the morning of July 18, 2008 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Brother Colbaugh had served the Church of God as a former state overseer of Kansas (1990-94), pastor, and was a member of numerous boards and committees. He began his ministry in 1970 and assumed his first pastorate in 1974 at Troy, Indiana. Other pastorates included Hendersonville, Tenn. (1977-81) and Monroe, Louisiana (1981-90). Upon completion of a four year tenure as overseer of Kansas, Colbaugh returned to the pastorate, assuming the leadership of the Lawrenceville Church of God until his death.
Among Rev. Colbaugh’s church activities were service on the Editorial and Publications Board, Media Board, North Georgia state council, youth camp speaker, district overseer, chairman of the state examining board and on the state council in Louisiana, state youth board in Tennessee and president of the Hendersonville Pastors Association. He held a B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee.
Pastor Colbaugh is survived by his family, including his wife of 41 years, Gloria, and their children, Melissa, Johnna and John, Jr.
Plans for a memoriam include viewing and visitation on Monday, July 21 at 6:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22. All services will be conducted at the Lawrenceville Church of God. Tim Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The address is 300 Simonton Rd., SW, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. The phone number is (770) 962-3100?. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Pastor Colbaugh’s memory. Please visit www.lcog.cc for more information.
Please keep the Colbaugh family in your prayers.
