10.01.48 – 03.08.20
Suddenly & peacefully due to underlying illness.
Col was king of the kids – on the court and off it. His passion for basketball & young people spanned decades both professionally as a youth worker, and for the love of it as a coach.
Loved and missed by Carolyn, Ben, Kirsty, Jack and Smudge.
Funeral Notice
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A private service will be held.
To view the service via webcast please use the following link https://aperturefilms.com.au/live?v=U5Et_f9GNKU on Thursday 13th August at 10.00am
Tributes
Col, The impact you made on so many lives cannot measured. The care, love, passion and knowledge you provided with be kept by many for a lifetime. You provided a foundation and love for the game of basketball to Viktoria that has seen her grow and love the game. The time we spent together on and off the court will always leave fond memories to me and our family. My deepest sympathy of Carolyn, Ben and Smudge!
You will be missed mate and remembered forever!
Love Andrew, Christine, Viktoria Crump.Col,
Thank you so much for your coaching, friendship and all you gave to Basketball Geelong. The memories of CVIBL trips will never be forgotten. Us youngsters learnt so much from you on and off the court! You’ll be very missed. Love to Carolyn and Ben xCol will be missed by so many. Condolences to the extended family.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Carolyn, Ben & families..A big kid at heart who always got the best out of our boys RIP Col
Love Sam, Sandra,Jake,Abbey & Zack xxYou were a champion bloke, and a great friend. Thankyou for inviting me into your family, for the awesome chats and for the amazing friendship.
Cheers
My brother my best mate, thank you for all that you have done for me. I will never forget our funny phone conversations and our funny messages to each other and our times we spent together especially when we went and watched the mighty Pies. I love you mate and you will forever have a place in my heart. Sad condolences to Carolyn, Ben and extended families. Reunited with Mum, Dad and Shirley xxx
Love always, Blick, Spud, Jett and Mason xxx
To Carolyn,Ben,and family, we were so sad to hear of the passing of a truly wonderful and dedicated man and coach. Geelong Basketball has lost a true icon RIP friend,Love Lin Garry Mark Chad Ellis and families
Very sad to lose my good friend Col. Col was my assistant coach in the Australian Junior Under 16 Championships, where I got to know him. It wasn’t an easy championship and everything seemed to go wrong. We lost our best player and I asked Col what he would do. Col’s advice changed our whole championships, not losing a game after. Col will be greatly missed and he has made an imprint on us all and I feel he has made the world a better place. Sleep in peace mate.
Totally gutted that we can’t be there for the funeral. Thank you for being such an inspirational brother and mate Col. Big love and a virtual hug to Carolyn, Ben, Kirsty & Jack.
All our love, Glen, Jaymee, Reneé & Jackson xoSo saddened to read about the passing of Col much love to you Carolyn and Ben and all your family at this sad time.