James Teford Colvin

James T. Colvin, 91, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at his residence in Winter Haven. Born May 10, 1918 in Madison, FL, Mr. Colvin has been a resident of Polk County since 1942, moving from Madison. Mr. Colvin was a welder for McDonald Construction of Lakeland and worked with the St John's Ship Yards in Jacksonville. He was a grove production manager for Stuart Brothers of Bartow. He was a former member of the Walker Street Church of God, Lake Wales. He was preceded in death by a grandson: Randy Lamar Colvin. He is survived by his wife of 67 yrs: Mattie Colvin of Winter Haven; 2 sons: Lamar Colvin (Hazel) & Mardi Colvin all of Bartow; 3 daughters: Gwen Banks (Robert) of Winter Haven; Shirley Hagler (Buddy) of White Springs; Janice Anderson (Randy) of Merritt Island; 2 sisters: Estelle Bass & Abbey Bass both of Madison; 5 grandchildren: Sheri Collins; Tami Banks; Katie Masters; James Colvin & Jessica Calloway; 4 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept 1, 6-8 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will follow Wed, Sept 2, 1:00 pm at the funeral home.