Kenneth Levi Colson, age 84, of Westminster, MD, died on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Carroll County Hospital in Westminster, MD.

He was the husband of Carolyn J. Colson (nee Fava).

He was born January 10, 1938, in Watersville, MD, the son of the late Arthur W. Colson and the late Madeline Colson (nee Davis).

Kenneth served in the US Army, Parachutist; Quartermaster -Rigger, from 1960-1962; He was a Member of the American Legion Post #31 in Westminster, He was a diesel mechanic at Penske Truck Leasing and enjoyed Penske racing, enjoyed flea marketing and Fishing, and enjoyed his family and eating crabs; and loved his dog Molly.

He was the father of Shelley Ostrum and husband Ray and daughter Alisha Lauritzen and the late Kelley Colson and Steven W. Colson (died on 1/8/22); also survived by 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother of Robert Colson and wife Jane, Arthur Jerry Colson and wife Penny, Janet Moore and husband Mac, Shirley Loveless, Cathy Tracy and the late George Lowery; and late step father Percy Lowery.

Gathering of family and friends for both Kenneth and his son Steven will be held together on Friday, January 21, 2022, from 3:00-5:00 PM, at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School). Military Honors will be held at 3:30 PM for Kenneth Colson.

Private interment for both.

Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, online condolences to www.burrier-queen.com