William "Bill" Colby's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2025 in Annapolis, Maryland

William "Bill" Colby

September 7, 1945 - January 14, 2025 (79 years old)

Annapolis, Maryland

William "Bill" Colby's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2025 in Annapolis, Maryland

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George P. Kalas Funeral Home

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William "Bill" Colby

September 7, 1945 - January 14, 2025 (79 years old)

Annapolis, Maryland

William Colby Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 14, 2025, at the age of 79, William Colby of Annapolis, Maryland, born in San Diego, California passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brother Ralph Colby. He is survived by: his wife Mary Elizabeth Colby; his children, Brian Colby (Holly) of Centreville, MD, Lisa Imler of Stevensville, MD and Kara Leddy of Annapolis, MD; his siblings, Major Michael Colby, Mary O'Neill of Phenix City, AL and Rhea Digby of Wilmington, NC; and his granddaughters, Autumn Colby and Mariah Dove.

A celebration of life was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory (2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037). A memorial service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203 (or online here (https://support.nmcrs.org)).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George P. Kalas Funeral Home



Fri

Jan 17

Celebration of life

Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory
2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037

Fri

Jan 17

Memorial service

Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory
2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037

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