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Jerry Andrew Colvin, 65, of Orange passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. He was a native and life long resident of Orange; born on June 25, 1947 to parents Dorothy Marie (Ousley) and Garland Harm Colvin.

He was employed with the State of Texas in the Road and Bridge Department. He had served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Jerry was a loving man, who loved spending time with his family; he will be missed dearly by all.

He was preceded in death by his father Garland Colvin; mother, Dorothy Colvin. Jerry’s memory will be cherish by his fiancé, Lucille Nicolas; daughters, Shannon Minchew and fiancé, Kenneth Boyd of Tulsa, OK, Tammie Garcia and husband, Miguel of Orange, step daughter, Laurie Lingenfelter of Orange; step sons Shawn Lingenfelter and wife, Sandra of Orange.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Andrew Minchew and wife, Amy of Oklahoma, Jennifer Franklin, Sylvia Moye and fiancé, Mathew VicKers, Jacob Ellis, Haylie Belcher, Chasity Lingenfelter, Michael Garcia, Nicki Ellis, Jamie Garcia, Tervor Lingenfelter, Tre Harris all of Orange; great grandchildren, Joseph Minchew, Wesley VicKers, Lucas Minchew and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 10:00 am at New Beginnings Church Assembly of God, 216 FM 105, in Orange. Cremation was held under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.