R.L. Colvett was born on July 30, 1938, in Veto, Alabama to Virgil and Lorine Colvett. He passed from this life on December 30, 2022, at Limestone Health Facility at the age of 84.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, his precious wife of 47 years, Janice Jenkins Colvett, two brothers Ed & Doug Colvett, and one sister Reba Sirten.
He is survived by one daughter Cindy Wales (Bradley), three granddaughters Chelsey Ham (Josh), Callie Wales, and Chloe Wales, one great granddaughter Harper Ham, one brother Bobby Colvett (Kay), several nieces and nephews and special friend Brenda Tate.
R.L. retired from Monsanto. He and his brother Bobby owned B & R Motors for many years. R.L. loved the art of making a deal. He also loved taking care of all his girls.
His family will receive guests on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, from 5:00-8:00PM at Limestone Chapel. His service will be Thursday, January 5th, 2023, at 2:00PM at the chapel and burial will be at Legg Cemetery with Pastors Joel Carwile and Toney Wales officiating. Pallbearers will be Billy Adams, Tracy Compton, Benny Colvett, Darrel Colvett, Glenn Sirten, and Tony Rogers-Sirten. Honorary pallbearers Brent Colvett, Max Norman, and Ronnie Rogers-Sirten.
