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MICHAEL J. COLLEY, 52

July 20, 2018 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Michael J. Colley, 52, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born on September 6, 1965. He worked at Interstate Cold Storage. He enjoyed spending his time riding his motorcycle and singing karaoke. Surviving family include his son, Mikey (Tracie) Colley; grandchildren, Colton James, Nicholas Aaron, Bailee Ann, Kerra Lynn, Xander Riley Colley; siblings, Danny and Scott Colley and Tracy (Craig) Klingenberger; and step-father, Don Bickford. He was preceded in passing by his mother, Sue Bickford; daughter, Nikki Colley; grandson, Michael Andrew Colley; and sister, Kathy Colley. Funeral service was held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Fort Wayne with visitation starting at 4:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Mikey Colley. Condolences may be left online at www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com.

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