Obituary of James D. Colbert IV

James Darrell Colbert IV was born on August 17, 1976, to Gloria Nelson and James Colbert III in Camden, New Jersey. In his early years, Darrell attended the Camden City School District where he enjoyed playing football for Camden High School. He worked a host of jobs including KFC, Burger King, and most recently Instacart and his favorite DoorDash. Darrell was also known as Big Red and Yella Dawg. Darrell loved to rap and create mixtapes which became his number one hobby. He would love to come home and play his latest mixtape just to hear us tell him how good he sounded. Darrell demanded respect and always made everyone smile. He had a great love for family. He was a devoted son, brother, father, fiancé’, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandson (VinCere’). There’s no doubt that music was his greatest love, but nothing could ever top the love he had for his fiancé Tamara Stratton (Tammie), who stuck by his side through thick and thin. His Queen and we won’t ever forget it. Darrell leaves behind to mourn, his mother, Gloria Nelson, father, James Colbert III, fiancé Tamara Stratton (Tammie), 4 Sons, Semaj Colbert, Jamil Colbert, Jahlil Colbert, and Adrien Stratton. 4 Daughters, Keyshian Robinson, Kaleesha Colbert, Aliah Stratton, and Aniyah Stratton. 1 Grandson, VinCere’, 9 Sisters, Moria N., ShaKia C., ShaKara C., Alisha C., Natifa C., Tasha C., Ciara C., Leanna C., and Vera C., 2 Brothers, Timothy C., and Bryant C., his grandmother Lulu Williams 2 special cousins who were like brothers, Phillip M., (P5) and Nafee N. (Cody). His God Mom Rhonda Bowers Best Friend Chris Searles and A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. Rest In Peace Big Red