Eugene Colson, Jr. was born to the late Eugene and Lena Colson on the 11th day of February, 1940 in Cincin-nati, Ohio. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
At an early age, he professed his faith as a baptized believer.
Eugene attended Public Schools in Cincinnati. He worked as a cook at various 5-star hotels in Cincinnati. He also worked at Pepsi Cola Bottling Company as a machine operator from where he retired. He later returned to work at University Hospital where he was a faithful employee until he retired.
Eugene had a great love for music and cars. He was a real handyman and enjoyed repairing anything.
Eugene was preceded in death by his mother, father and sister, Mildred Jackson. He leaves to cherish his mem-ory: one daughter, Mildred Brown; five grandchildren, Daniesha Brown, Jazmine Butts, Tiffany Brown, Joliesha Brown and Kiana Collins; one great-grandchild, Gyanna Brown; three brothers, Raymond, Vernon (JoAnn) and Gregory (Sharon) Colson; one sister, Denise Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.