Arthur Dixon Colley, 74, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, in Olympia, Washington. A native of New Orleans, Art was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. He spent his final two years in Olympia with his daughter Ashley and her family. As a young man, Art graduated from Louisiana State University's ROTC program with a degree in Civil Engineering, and went on to serve in the US ARMY as a Captain in Korea and Okinawa. Upon his return from military service, he opened Art Colley's Audio Specialities in Baton Rouge - a fixture for decades in from the 1970s through the 2000s. After closing the store, Art went on to work for RW Day for 10+ years before moving to Olympia. Throughout his life, Art constantly engaged in volunteerism. He invested hundreds of hours per year in service to others because he loved seeing what he could do and what it meant to the people he served. In his Army days, he became involved with orphans in Okinawa, whom he talked about fondly throughout his life. In Baton Rouge, he volunteered with the USS KIDD, the Louisiana Art and Science Center, the American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and others. He provided the audio and video equipment for Tiger Stadium and for Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut. Art loved dogs, photography, vintage cars, and was an avid boater. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Mary Maude Laird Colley, of New Orleans, Louisiana. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Colley Joubert, and his grandchildren, Jean-Luc Joubert, Marie Joubert, and Brigitte Joubert of Olympia, Washington. Burial will be at Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary with military honors at 11:00 am on April 17th, 2019. A reception to follow the memorial will be held at Southgate, 4005 Nicholson Drive, 2nd floor from 12:00-2:00 pm.
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I served with Captain Colley in the Army in South Korea, 1970-71, 30th Ordnance Missile Maintenance Company, Niblo Barracks, E Tae Won, Hannam Dong in Seoul. He was very intelligent and liked by all the men in the company. It was a pleasure working with him. I visited him once after the Army at his home in New Orleans but never got to see him in Baton Rouge. I was headed that way this year and found this page when I was searching for contact information. So sorry to hear he has passed away before I had a chance to see him again. A really good person. The obituary mentions an orphanage in Okinawa but he also got our company involved in an orphanage in Seoul. Sad to see he is gone.
Ted Mack
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January 14, 2024
I was a customer of his in the early 80's when I lived in Baton Rouge. I remember him as a very smart intelligent person surrounded by smart employees. I enjoyed buying at his business. I am a Bang and Olufsen enthusiast because of him. He had the best money could buy in audio and video and he knew his profession as a perfectionist. I enjoyed dealing with him on a product. He explained everything about the product and made it easy to understand. Besides the products, he was an exceptional person.
Thomas Hensgens
October 15, 2021
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family for your great loss. Please know that others share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family for God to provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends durining your time of mourning.
April 15, 2019
I knew Mr. Art through the USS KIDD. He was always generous and encouraging.
Tim NesSmith
April 8, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may His loving words at John 6:40 console your hearts.
April 8, 2019
Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.
Barry Jarreau
April 7, 2019
Kind thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time of grief. May your fond memories bring you comfort. God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 will give you strength.
April 6, 2019
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