WENDELL HAYES COLBERT

Wendell Hayes Colbert, 75, of Pleasant Grove went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 20th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Lemuel Colbert and Lillian Colbert of Ensley. Wendell is survived by his wife of 35 years, Robin Colbert, and his two daughters, Elizabeth Grace (Ben) Birdsong of Sterrett and Jessica Ryan Whitfield Colbert (Alex Ewing) of Nederland, Texas. Wendell was a graduate of Ensley High School and enjoyed gathering monthly with the Ensley alumni at Golden Corral for their monthly lunches. In high school, he developed his love for rock and roll music and became a bass player for many different bands that started with Torquays. Wendell went on to Jacksonville State University to earn a Bachelors Degree in Business. At Jacksonville, Wendell made life-long friends and had many stories from their antics and adventures together. After graduation, he moved back to Birmingham to work for US Steel before going into business for himself painting cars. Wendell married Robin Colbert after they met one night when he was playing rock and roll. They went on to become parents of two amazing daughters, Elizabeth and Jessica. Over time, the girls both brought home boys, Ben Birdsong and Alex Ewing, who became like sons to him. Wendell was a family man who loved spending time with them. The turning point in Wendell’s life was when he met Jesus as His Savior. He became a passionate evangelist who wanted to share the hope that he had found in Jesus with everyone he met. God added to his passion for rock and roll a passion for worship music. He played bass leading worship for many different churches over the years. Wendell was most recently on the worship team at Crossroads Baptist Church, which was a community he loved to gather with for fellowship and service. On Monday, May 20th after a several month battle with heart and respiratory issues, Wendell went to see His Savior face to face. Though his friends and family will miss him greatly, we know that God is sovereign, Jesus wins, and he has entered into his heavenly home. Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life and impact of Wendell Colbert on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at the Crossroads Baptist Church in Bessemer with a visitation at 11:00 AM followed by a praise and worship service at 12:00 PM. In typical Wendell fashion, everyone should come as they are and leave their funeral clothes at home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Wendell’s memory to Crossroads Baptist Church in Bessemer.

WENDELL HAYES COLBERT

July 19, 1948 - May 20, 2024