Fred Colley II

Fred Thomas Colley, II, 78-year-old resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born Oct. 25, 1945, in Orange County, California, to Fred Thomas Colley, Sr. and Reva (Bridges) Colley.

Fred’s number one passion in life was his family and spending time with them. In his early years he enjoyed drag racing on the weekends. Later he accomplished his dream of owning a restaurant when he and his family opened Colley’s Café, which was a staple in Doniphan for many years. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and reading. He had attended the Church of Christ.

On Jan. 5, 1987, in Doniphan he was married to Doris Colley, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Rhonda Jungbluth (Jeff) of Poplar Bluff, Fred Thomas Colley, III “Tom” (Jennifer) of Franklin, Tennessee, Melissa (Jeremiah) Lovins of Doniphan, Matt (Ashley) Colley of Cedar Grove, North Carolina; grandchildren, Stefeny (Jason) of Kansas City, Missouri; Michael of Nashville, Tennessee, Ella, Kaelyn, Jack and Max of Franklin, Tennessee, Emily (Zachary) and Paris of Doniphan, Allison of Baltimore, Maryland; Jasper of Charlotte, North Carolina, Nathan, Emma, and Rowan of Cedar Grove, North Carolina; Charlotte of Las Vegas, Nevada; and great-grandchildren Athena and Ares.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Mr. Fred Colley were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Harold Sheppard officiating. Visitation was at noon Monday, and burial was in the Ponder Cemetery.