Nathan Todd Colwell
February 11, 1983 ~ October 30, 2023
Nathan Todd Colwell, 40, of North Vernon, passed away on October 30, 2023, at his residence. Nathan was born February 11, 1983, in Columbus to Denny and Ronda Vincent Colwell. He graduated from Columbus North High School, where he excelled and enjoyed playing Basketball. He was united in marriage to Patricia Starks Howell Colwell on August 18, 2017, and preceded him in death on July 19, 2022.
Nathan was employed by Lowe’s where he had worked for over 21 years, and was currently employed at their distribution center in North Vernon. He had a deep love for his family, loved playing his guitar, and enjoyed watching IU Basketball and the Dallas Cowboys. His sense of humor could light up any room, and was very much a jokester.
Nathan is survived by his parents, Denny and Ronda Colwell of Columbus; his brothers, Travis Colwell of Hope, and Darin (Jessica) Colwell of Farmer’s Branch, Texas; his Nieces, Karla (Jacob) Bower of North Vernon, Josie Colwell of Farmers Branch, Texas, Katelyn Colwell of North Vernon, his nephews, Trevor Colwell of Morgantown and Caden Colwell of North Vernon. Nathan is also survived by his sister-in-law Britt Moss, his beloved “Bella” and a host of other family and friends.
Nathan was preceded in death by his wife and also his grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association through the funeral home.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and again on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Ballard officiating. Nathan will be laid to rest at Garland Brook Cemetery.
You are invited to share a memory of Nathan and send a message of condolence to the Colwell family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
Arrangements entrusted to Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.






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Nathan, we thank God that He gave you to us as our son. We always were and always will be proud of you. We love you, Mom and Dad.
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My work family for so many years!
You are my little (big) brother. I will always love and miss you. You will never be forgotten. I will carry you in my heart always. Until we meet again bro. Rest easy Nathan
Sally D. planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Nathan Todd Colwell.
I’ll never forget you man I met u back in 2003 lost touch for years then we became neighbors again I still have your last message u sent me see u again some day bro
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We will always keep your memory alive – Love Mom and Dad
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Nathan, we are approaching 1 year since you went home. We miss you so much each day. We know you are happy now. Until we meet again in Heaven please know how much we love you. Mom and Dad.