Corrin W. Colledge

Corrin Wilbur Colledge, 86, of Breezewood, PA; passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.  He was born on March 4, 1937 in East Providence Township; a son of the late Grant Elton and Myrtle Beatrice (Winters) Colledge.  On June 25, 1963 he was united in marriage to Sharon LaVerne (Brantner) Colledge.

Along with his wife of sixty years, he is survived by children Kelly Cooke (Joe Bracken) St. Inigoes, MD, Stacey Colledge, Waldorf, MD, Andrew Colledge (Sharon) Breezewood, PA; grandchildren Brittany Cooke, Joey Bracken, Samantha Bracken, Kathryn and Billy Whalen, Krista Hinish (Caleb), Brandi Colledge, Tom Colledge (Nicole), Joe Welch (Kelly); great grandchildren Kyle Nelson Jr., Peyton Murphy, Harper, Reagen and Emerson Hope Hinish (Emerson is due in January 2024), Lincoln and Laura Burkholder, Marceles, Aubrielle and Axen Welch; siblings Arlin Colledge (Lena) Breaux Bridge, LA, Jean Christopher (Ron) Beverly Hills, FL, Robert College(Donna) Everett, PA; several nieces and nephews and his  “Adopted” family - Don, Kathy, Zach, Aaron, Eli Claycomb and family.

He was preceded in death by daughter Terri Colledge, granddaughter Logan Rathburn, grandsons Kevin Cooke and Josh Claycomb; siblings Doris Foor, Gerald Colledge, Myrna Cogan, Patricia Lobb and Nyle Vincent Colledge.

Corrin attended Everett Area High School.  He loved hunting and fishing, playing cards at family reunions, and singing in the choir.  He loved his family.   The babies always had a special place in his heart.  On Sunday afternoons he loved listening to the radio whether it was the NASCAR races with Mark Martin as his favorite driver or listening to the Pittsburgh Steelers football or Pirates baseball. 

Mr. Colledge was a lifelong farmer on the farm where he was born & raised. He also worked as a mechanic at Gateway Truck Stop prior to retiring from driving tractor trailer for Wal-Mart.

He was a member of the Rays Cove Christian Church and had 21 years of perfect attendance. 

Friends and Family will be received on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA from 5-7 P.M. and on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the church.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Rays Cove Christian Church with Pastor Tom Smith officiating.

Burial will be held at Rays Cove Christian Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com

If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Colledge to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

The family would like to give a special thanks to family, neighbors, friends and hospital staff for all the kindness and aid shared over the past couple of years.

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