Coley Glenn Webb, 87, passed away on July 25, 2023, while living in Centralia, Missouri.
Coley was born on July 22, 1936, to Charles and Margaret Webb (Gay) in Hacoda, Alabama. Coley was married to Louise Webb (Smith) from 1976 until her passing in 2008. Coley graduated from Crestview High School in 1954 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp later that year. While on active duty, Coley was stationed at MCRD Parris Island, North Carolina and Camp Pendleton, California. During his time on active duty, Coley served on staff at the US Embassy, in Bagdad, Iraq.
Upon leaving active duty, Coley moved to Denver Colorado where he worked as a salesman/store clerk at several local department stores. He worked in the maintenance department of the Coors Porcelain Company until 1974 when he began his service with the United States Postal Service. He worked at the Bulk Mail Center in Denver until retiring from the USPS in 1998. In 2016, Coley moved to Columbia, Missouri to be closer to his son and daughter-in-law.
Coley enjoyed many hobbies and loved working with his hands, crafting mainly wood and leather items. An avid reader, he was extremely interested in history and poetry. Coley was passionate about the US Constitution’s 2nd Amendment and was a lifetime member of the NRA. He was a faithful member of the Masonic Lodge of Denver. Coley’s faith was very important to him, and was a member of Calvary Heritage Baptist Church in Columbia, Missouri.
Coley is survived by his son Colin Smialek and wife Barbara of Columbia, MO and sister Martha (Jerry) Jenkins of Crestview, FL.
Coley was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert, and his wife Louise.
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