Colon Sartin

Fleming Island, FL SCPO Colon Wilson Sartin, age 87, lovingly known as "Grump" went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 15, 2010. He was born on December 13, 1922 in Pleasant Grove, NC to Ezekiel and Minnie Sartin. SCPO Sartin retired from the US Navy after 39 years of service to his country. He was a WWII, Korean and Vietnam War Veteran. He worked as a recruiter while in the Navy and was instrumental in recruiting over 9000 people. He was a member of the American Legion, Fleet Reserve and the VFW. He enjoyed woodworking, restoring antiques and was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sisters, Nannie Lou Robertson and Carrie F. Rudd. He is survived by his daughter, Alycia M. Crier; former wife of 44 years, Jeanne M. Sartin; brother, Lloyd Sartin and twin-brothers, Al and Hal Sartin; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren . A cryptside service will be held at 11:00 Saturday March 27, 2010 in the mausoleum of Alamance Memorial Park by Rev. Darrel Kroeze. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:45am Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.