Dana S. Colton

Dana Scott Colton Our beloved Dana went to his eternal home Monday, March 9th, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Denise Colton (née Haut), his daughter, Danielle Colton, his parents Russell and Delores Colton, siblings Cary (Ginger) Colton, Craig (Karen) Colton, Sara (John) Long, Derek (Penny) Colton and Shane (Amy) Colton, 27 nieces and nephews, 1 great niece and 2 great nephews. Dana was born to Russell and Dolores (née David) Colton in Iowa City, Iowa in August of 1952. He spent his early life in Cedar Rapids but called the Fort Mill-Charlotte area home for the past 30 years with his wife and daughter. Dana was always an artistic man. He spent hours creating beautiful abstract drawings and paintings, which always wow first-time viewers. He also enjoyed playing bass guitar and harmonica. He was an integral part of several rock bands throughout his life, and was even voted best bass guitarist in Charlotte at one point. A strong man, he worked in construction for most of his life. Highly-skilled, he excelled in remodeling and woodworking. He was witty and humorous, and was able to bring a smile to anyone's face, or intelligent conversation to any who wished to engage with him. He met Denise Haut at the Double Door Inn in Charlotte in 1985. He stopped her in her tracks, asking if she liked his shoes, gaining a laugh from her and marking the start of something grand. They married on May 9, 1992 at Ascension Lutheran Church. They completed their family with the birth of their daughter, Danielle, in 1995. A viewing will be held at Palmetto Funeral Home, Fort Mill, SC on March 13th from 7-9pm and at Ascension Lutheran Church, Charlotte, NC on March 14th at noon with a celebration of his life immediately following at 1pm. Burial will be at West Lawn Cemetery in China Grove, NC. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmettofh.com The family is being served by Palmetto Funeral and Crematory of Fort Mill, SC.

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