Gregory Colbert

Gregory Colbert, age 68 of Murphy passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his home. Gregory Colbert, age 68 of Murphy passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his home.

Gregory was a native of Cherokee County, and the son of Betty Allen Colbert-McCombs of Murphy and the late Neil Christopher Colbert. He graduated from Murphy High School in 1974 and played football for the Murphy Bulldogs. After graduating he went into the United States Navy, where he served our country for four years. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Dustin Martin and one daughter, Christina Johnson.

He is survived by his daughter Whitney Johnson Mayner of Murphy; one brother, Pernell Colbert and wife Crystal of Murphy; three sisters, Edith Lloyd of Murphy, Charlene Davis and husband Patrick of Murphy, and Betty Torrence and Vick of Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren, Deandre Jackson, Eddie and Ricky Betancourt, Ja'Shon Mayner, and Draeden Mayner and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy with military rites given. Rev. Grant will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Valleytown Cemetery.



Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.