Tom L. Colquitt, 78, of Coatesville, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester.
Born in Comer, Georgia, Tom was the son of the late John Colquitt and Inez Colquitt. He was the husband of Elodie Colquitt.
Tom had proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960-1975. Tom was a member of Downingtown VFW Post 845. He was a fan of the Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Phillies and NASCAR racing. Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons.
Tom is survived by his children: John Colquitt, Michael Colquitt, husband of Kelly, of Coatesville, and Christy Evans of Downingtown. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Eric Evans and Owen Evans; siblings: Sue Fauber and Ann Lyons.
In addition to his parents and wife, Tom was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Colquitt and brother, Clayton Colquitt.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 4-6 PM at James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. Military Honors will be conducted at 6 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions in Tom’s name be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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