Bill J. Colbert

Bill J. Colbert, 85 of Mooresville, passed away peacefully at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis the morning of Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born July 24, 1930 in Princeton, Indiana to the late Owen and Elizabeth (Rainey) Colbert. On September 5, 1953 Bill was united in marriage to his loving wife, Eleanor M. (Eckiss) Colbert; she preceded him in death on March 17, 2016.

He proudly served his country in the National Guard for 10 years. Bill graduated from Princeton High School and earned degrees from Oakland City University and Indiana University in teaching. Mr. Colbert was a teacher at Northwood Elementary for two years before serving as Principal for 23 years; he also taught at Newby Elementary for two years. Mr. Colbert retired in 1995

Bill and Eleanor were long time, active members at First United Methodist Church in Mooresville. He was a member of the Lions Club in Mooresville where he served as past president, President of the Morgan County Retired Teachers, Past President of the Community Foundation of Morgan County, a member of the Mooresville Nature Club, Mooresville Library Board and the Town Planning Commission.

Mr. Colbert was also preceded in death his son, Stephen Colbert and a brother, Donald Colbert.

Survivors include his two children, Tim (Sharon) Colbert of Indianapolis and Susan Colbert of Mooresville; grandchildren, Ryan (Brittnie), Trent, Timmy and Erica; great grandchildren, Addie Marie and Caleb Benjamin.

Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Bill Colbert on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 4 to 8 p.m., in the First United Methodist Church, 900 Indianapolis Road, Mooresville. Rev. Dennis Payton will officiate the 10 a.m. funeral service on Friday, May 13, 2016, in the church. The committal service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, in White Church Cemetery, Princeton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.