Mr. Michael Lawrence Coltham

Mr. Michael Lawrence Coltham, 84, of Statesville, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in London, England on April 2, 1936, he was a son of the late Charles Coltham and Florence Covington Coltham. He served in the British R.A.F. and trained in England for nursing and became an R.N. He and his wife spent time in Australia before coming to America and he published two books. He was a member of the St. Francis Order Of Divine Compassion, Trinity Episcopal Church, and enjoyed travelling.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Emily Bennett Coltham, a son, Nigel Coltham (Carolyn), four daughters, Jane Hunt (Billy), Amanda Steen, Sarah Morrissey (Earl), and Estelle Coltham. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and his dog, Tuppence.

A private family service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. Brad Mullis officiating.

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials may be given to Trinity Episcopal Church, 801 Henkel Rd. Statesville, N.C. 28677 or to Hospice & Palliative Care Of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd. Statesville, N.C. 28625. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.