Raymond Douglas (Blackie) Colbaugh also known to many by Ray Colbaugh age 90 was born October 6, 1936 to Ruby Lee Denton Colbaugh and John Robert Colbaugh and passed away on November 1, 2026 .

He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter and son-in-law Leslie Cheryl Colbaugh and Christopher Colbaugh and one grandson Brandon Joseph Colbaugh. Three siblings, Twins - Melvin Leon and Calvin Dale Colbaugh and Robert Lee Colbaugh.

Raymond served two years in the US Army, worked at ALCO Chemical as an electrician until he retired. When he wasn't working Ray took flying lessons, got his pilot license and enjoyed flying. He never stopped trying to advance his education, always up for a challenge. Ray was the contractor on several houses during his lifetime. He had rental property and always took pride in himself and his properties.

He lived in Chattanooga most of his adult life but moved back to Decatur, TN in 2020. At the age of 88 he decided to build a new home for himself and his daughter in Decatur, TN and just had the yard work completed at the end of October. He was very proud of his new home.

He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Denise Colbaugh, one grandson Garrett Mitchell Harris. One sister Deloris Colbaugh Grissom and husband Richard Dickeson, three brothers Donald Wayne Colbaugh, Thomas Lynn Colbaugh and Jimmy Colbaugh and wife Brenda. Several nieces and nephews and cousins.

At his request, there will be no formal service at this time.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Raymond or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.