Paul James "P.J." Colston's Obituary
Paul James "P.J." Colston, age 61, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:10 p.m. in Sparta Community Hospital Emergency Room, Sparta, IL.
P.J. was born on December 9, 1961 in Red Bud, IL, a son to William T. and Alma Rose (Knecht) Colston. On June 19, 2004, he married Brenda Remer in Oakdale, IL and she survives. P.J. worked for Baldwin Power Plant for 23 years. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, going to the ocean, riding 4-wheelers, and taking road trips and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Brenda Colston of Coulterville, IL; his daughter, Jami Colston (fiancé, Kevin Compton) of Campbell Hill, IL; a stepson, David (Steph) Remer of Ashley, IL; a stepdaughter, NaTasha Remer of Coulterville, IL; a brother, William W. (Sherry) Colston of Okawville, IL; a sister, Kitty (Jo) Wisely of Oakdale, IL; two grandchildren, Dalton and Baylee Holder; six step-grandchildren, Kailee, Taylor and James Remer, Maddox Neff, and Kaden and Karter Compton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a stepson, Gary Remer; two sons-in-law, Chris Holder and Mike Neff; and a brother, Eddie Colston.
Memorial services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. with Ron Mazander officiating.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
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