Ronald Lee Colby

Ronald Lee Colby, 63, a resident of Ocoee, TN for the past three years, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at a local healthcare facility. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Colby was retired from Armstrong Tool Company, where he was a machinist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlotte and Harlen Frances Colby. Survivors include his wife, Diana L. Colby; two children, Michelle Ann Catalano and husband, Joseph, and Vickie Lynn Varela; six grandchildren, Christopher Almodovar, Ruben Varela, III., Heather and Dominick Catalano, Matthew and Steven Varela; one sister-in-law, Kay Heath; and two nieces, Cyndi Hackney and Melanie Mixon. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, September 8, 2012, at 12:00 P.M. at Benton Memorial Gardens with a white dove release ceremony. His family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Fike Funeral Home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Colby family guestbook at fikefh.com.