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Thomas Ralph Colvin, born August 28, 1927, in Ruston, Louisiana, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He is survived by his beloved wife, Leila Colvin; his son, David Colvin of Bend, Oregon; his daughter, SueAnn Colvin of Alaska; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, & his neices and nephews. Thomas proudly served in the Navy from October 1945 to October 1949.
A visitation to honor Thomas will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, located at 7001 NW 4th St, Plantation, Florida. The funeral service will follow on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM, also at the funeral home. A graveside service will take place later that day at 12:45 PM at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S State Rd 7, Lake Worth, Florida.
The family welcomes all who wish to pay their respects and celebrate the life and legacy of Thomas Ralph Colvin.
Monday, April 27, 2026
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Starts at 12:45 pm (Eastern time)
South Florida National Cemetery
Graveside at 1:00 PM with Navy Honors
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