Douglas Colburn

Douglas Colburn, Jr., 82, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his home near Frankfort after a long battle with Alzheimer's Dementia. He was born on Tuesday, December 14, 1943, Fayette County, a son of the late Douglas, Sr. and Ruby Dyke Colburn. He married the former Sharalyn R. Wolfe in North Carolina on June 24, 1961 and she preceded him in death on February 1, 2021.

He is survived by his daughter; Carol (Ron) Ater of Frankfort, his son, Doug (Julie) Colburn III of Chillicothe, five grandchildren; Dustin Michael Ater, Joshua Ater, Chenoa Colburn, Zachary Posey and Kaitlyn Colburn, three great-grandchildren; Dixie, Connor and Katerina. He is also survived by one sister; Nancy Downs and one brother; Jerry (Sandy) Colburn of Gallipolis, one brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Chuck (Martha) Wolfe and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter; Addalynn Ater, two sisters; Shirley (Orlan) Edgington, Jean (Walter) Ebert, one brother, Tim Colburn, one brother-in-law, Charles "Chuck" Downs and a sister-in-law, Connie Colburn. Doug spent his last few years with his loyal companion, the big brown horse dog, Elmo.

Doug's true passion was farming. He later worked at Mead Paper as a rewinder. He was a member of USW Local 731. When Doug wasn't working, he loved to spend time with his favorite fishing pole on his beloved "Lake Erie." He also loved sharing this passion with anyone who wanted to go. He also loved spending time mowing and spending time with his family. He worked hard to provide for his family where he instilled in his children to work hard, never sit still, and a blister will not kill you.The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of dad's amazing team of caregivers with National Church Residence who went above and beyond. You ensured that dad's family knew what to expect every step of this journey. You were with us until the end and beyond.

To Beatrice with Village Caregiving, the love and care you provided not only to dad but his family also will forever be remembered. 

Dr. Wayne Beam, Jr., for his kindness and compassion he showed in caring for our dad.

Richard Jones with Ross County Senior Citizens "Meals on Wheels" not only delivered meals daily, dad enjoyed that he took the time daily to talk to him. Dad would look forward to you coming daily.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the Ebright Funeral Home, Frankfort with his son-in-law, Ron Ater officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort beside his wife, Sharalyn. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ross County Meals on Wheels. Those who wish to share a memory of Doug and sign his online register may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.We will love and miss you always, Dad...