Holly Springs Funeral Home

Raymond Daniel "Danny" Colston
Raymond Daniel “Danny” Colston, age 84, of Holly Springs, Mississippi, was born on April 12, 1940 and passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Holly Springs, he was the beloved son of Ola Lee Tomlinson Colston and James Edgar Colston. Danny was a devoted husband to his wife Bobbie, a loving father to his daughters Sheri Wilmes (Eric), Tonya Colston, stepsons Kevin Gross (Jana) and Jeff Gross (Zara). He was a cherished grandfather to his grandchildren Dana Fisher, Sara Parker (Matt), Matthew Harrison, Nicholas Harrison, Hannah Harrison, Stephen Parks, Savannah Parks, Landon Gross, Turner Gross and four great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Irene Bailey, Fred Colston, Edward Colston and Mamie Lee Smith. A veteran of the Korean War, Danny served in the U.S. Army before becoming a police officer in the Memphis Police Department. A dedicated Freemason, he later founded his own successful timber and landscaping company. Danny will fondly be remembered for his infectious personality, hearty laugh and love for fishing and the mountains. Known for his generosity, free advice and endless stories and jokes he was a natural conversationalist who never met a stranger. His brutal honesty, strong opinions and remarkable sense of humor endeared him to all that knew him. Danny lived life to the fullest, always the center of the action. In his passing, Danny leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and kindness that will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Visitation will be held Friday, July 26 from 5 to 8pm at Potts Camp First Baptist Church. A Veteran Service and Memorial will be held Saturday, July 27 at 11:00 am at Potts Camp First Baptist Church. Graveside Service following at Hillcrest Cemetery in Holly Springs, MS. Go stand high on that mountain, Danny. Your memory will live on in our hearts forever.

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Name: Irene Howell Date: 7/26/2024 9:03:34 PM Message: So sorry to hear that Danny is gone. I have known him for about 65 years and always enjoyed our conversations and time. I will pray for his family as I know he will be missed greatly

Name: William Parker, Jr (Bill) Date: 7/30/2024 1:14:43 PM Message: Thank you for your endless friendship and caring for all of my family. You will greatly be missed, but I know you are in a better place with no pain. Say high to mom and Brenda.

Name: Deborah Barnett Slocum Date: 11/11/2024 3:05:24 PM Message: Dearest Bobbi, I had absolutely no idea that your precious Husband, Danny, had passed away. I was asked on Election Day, at the Fire Department, did I hear of Danny’s passing. I had no idea! No one called to share this info with me. You know that I would have been right there by your side had I known! We shared so much fun and laughter over the good times and years?? I was so broken hearted when I found out. May God put his loving arms around you and his family for his passing. If, there is ever anything I can do to help you, you know you can count on me?? In the arms of Jesus, rest your sweet Husband?? Love, Deborah