Shawn Gregory Colman, 61, of Louisville, Illinois passed away at 11:30 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Marion, Kentucky.
Shawn was born on February 1, 1963, in Centralia, Illinois the son of John and Carolyn (Fogler) Colman. A proud graduate of North Clay High School in Louisville, Shawn’s education laid the groundwork for what would become a lifelong journey of hard work and dedication. Shawn married Christina Feldhake on September 10, 2004, in Louisville, Illinois and they shared 20 years of marriage. He took to the highways as an over-the-road truck driver for Ed Lewis Trucking, based in his hometown of Louisville, Illinois.
Shawn’s love for the outdoors was not confined to his work. He was an avid outdoorsman who cherished the thrill of deer bow hunting, a pursuit that allowed him to immerse himself in the serenity of nature. This enthusiasm for adventure extended to his passion for motorcycles, where he experienced the joy of the journey, the wind against his face, and the bond of camaraderie with fellow riders.
His sense of community and patriotism was evident through his involvement with the American Legion Riders of Flora/Salem, where he rode in solidarity with veterans and their supporters. Shawn also took pride in his heritage and commitment to service as a member of the Son’s of the American Legion in the Flora Post # 14. These associations were a testament to his unwavering respect for those who served and the values that define the American spirit.
Shawn is survived by his wife: Christina Colman of Louisville; parents: John (Paulette) Colman of Louisville, Carolyn Colman (Larry Lange) of Louisville; children: Michael Ray Colman of Altamont, Illinois, Tabitha Dawn (Billy) Weston of Wappapello, Missouri; step-children: Jonathan (Cassie) Guinn of Xenia, Crickette (Michael) Bolyard of St. Peter; grandchildren: Kellie-Marie, Trinity, Willow, Chase, Keaton, Kash, Klay, Madilynn, Brinley; sisters: Deanna Cobb of Salem, Heather (Kevin) Blank of Louisville; step-brothers: Bobby (Tracy) McNeely of Flora, Kevin McNeely of Louisville. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Shawn was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Herbert and Beatrice Colman; maternal grandparents: Paul and Nita Fogler; brother-in-law: Bruce Cobb; father-in-law: Bob Feldhake.
Funeral services to celebrate Shawn’s life will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Bethel Christian Church, rural Louisville with his cousin, Chris Colman of Colorado officiating. Burial will follow at the Oskaloosa Cemetery, in rural Xenia. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening at the church where friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and then on Thursday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Shawn’s memory to Flora/Louisville American Legion Riders or the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. The McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville is honored to be entrusted with the families care and arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory of Shawn, please visit www.mcgriffandtriplettfh.com.
