Lee Colwell April 6, 1934 ~ January 16, 2021

Lee Colwell, a giant among men, passed away on January 16, 2021, from complications following a fall. He died as he lived, quietly commanding respect and showing strength while treating everyone around him with equality, affection, honesty, kindness, and love.

Lee was born in Hot Springs, Ark., on April 6, 1934. He learned the value of work early in life, having two paper routes, ushering at a movie theater, and anything else to help support his mother, grandmother, and two siblings. As a young man, he joined the FBI as an agent. Over the years, he worked his way up, living all over the country, and traveling to many other countries as his job required. In 1975, Lee was made Associate Director, the number two position in the FBI, and held that post until his retirement in 1985. Having been widowed in 1980, he met Barbara, and they were married in 1984 in Washington, D.C. Following his retirement, they moved to Little Rock, Ark., where they lived happily for 30 years. True to his nature, he never stopped working. Always an avid supporter of law enforcement, Lee remained involved for all of the ensuing years. He taught at the University of Arkansas while also working for the Justice Department, traveling to Central and South America often, in an effort to support and re-organize their justice systems. In Little Rock, Lee established the Criminal Justice Institute and, The National Center for Rural Law Enforcement. He later founded Pegasus Research Institute, an information-sharing system for law enforcement, first responders, etc. Along the way, he earned a doctorate and studied and became certified in financial management. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Doyle and Lettie Wait Colwell; his first wife, Marilyn; two children, Dr. Karen Colwell and Paul Colwell; and his sister, Jean Edmondson. He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara; brother and sister-in-law, James and Nancy Colwell; daughters, Laurie Keyton and Alison Baxter; grandchildren, Susannah Miller, Erin Bovat, Kathryn Bovat, Dr. James Henry, Mark Henry; nine great-grandchildren, and many much-loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves behind a host of friends, many of whom attribute their success to his example and leadership, and who refer to him as "the best man I ever knew." The world is a better place because he was here, and he will be sorely missed.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

~ Timothy 4:7

A Celebration of Life to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of

Lee Colwell Monday, September 13, 2021

A Celebration for the Life of

Lee Colwell April 6, 1934 ~ January 16, 2021

2:00 P. M. Monday, September 13, 2021

PRELUDE Please stand at the sounding of the chimes

WORDS OF GRACE Rev. Greg Schick

GREETING & PRAYER

† HYMN OF FAITH “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” Hymnal #474

SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd, and so I lack nothing. He has me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters,

He restores my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

SONG OF HOPE “On Eagle’s Wings” Michael Joncas

WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE Jay Gadberry

Cecil Moses

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE The Honorable William H. Webster,

Former Director of the FBI & CIA

† You are invited to stand as you are able

SCRIPTURE READING Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

MEDITATION Rev. Greg Schick

PASTORAL PRAYER

“The Lord’s Prayer” Alfred H. Malotte

PRESENTATION OF SERVICE FBI CAAA

Nancy Chu Nelson, Maria Hoskins

FBI

Associate Deputy Director Jeffrey Sallet

† HYMN OF GRACE “Amazing Grace” Hymnal #378

† BENEDICTION

† POSTLUDE

There will be a reception in the Welcome Center following the service. Please help us look after the well-being of one another by wearing

your face-covering and being mindful of social distancing.

Leading in Today’s Service Clergy ~ Rev. Greg Schick

Soloist ~ Kira Keating

Crucifer ~ Bob Anderson

Usher ~ Sue Frank

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