Lonnie Colley
Lonnie passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at his home in Cresson, Texas surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on July 11, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas to Lonnie Howard and Geneva Colley. Lonnie grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and community, values that guided him throughout his life.
On March 30, 1973 he married Debbie Lafontaine and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion. He was a proud father, a cherished grandfather and a beloved great-grandfather. He was an honorary father and grandfather to so many of his kid’s and grandkid’s friends as well as the dozens of foster children that were welcomed into their home. Family was always at the center of his heart, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, sarcasm, and wisdom.
Lonnie served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1973. He then worked in the construction field for a number of years until an injury kept him from doing what he loved. That’s when his shift to stay at home full time paw-paw began.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Debbie. His children, Celeste Calhoun (Chad), Wayne Colley (Jennifer) and Lonnie Scott Colley (Rebecca) all of which currently reside in Cresson, Texas. His grandchildren Nathaniel (Aris), Kyle, Jacob, David, Marisa (Justin), Kaitlyn (Alex), Chase (Hannah), Chloe, Miquela (Daniel), Marcos, Colton (Julianna), Kaleb (Abigail), Brady (Destiny), DJ, Isabelle. His great-grandchildren, Brayden, Lane, Kinsley, Evelyn, Carter, Layton, and Karson. His siblings, William Howard (Margaret) and Donnie (Shermane). As well as many extended family and friends who loved him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Howard and Geneva Colley, his brother Michael Ray Colley, his grandson Manuel Wayne Colley, and his daughter Sherria Michelle Colley.
Visitation will be at Wiley’s Funeral Home in Granbury, Texas Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 2-4pm. A service to honor Lonnie’s life will be held at 10 am on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Bear Creek Community Church in Cresson, Texas. Burial will follow at the Cresson Cemetery.