Well-known disabled veterans advocate, Fort Smith businessman dies at age 76
Chad Colley has been recognized nationally for his advocacy efforts for disabled veterans. He lost both legs and use of an arm in the Vietnam War.
Author: Brittany Boyett, Casey Frizzell
Published: 4:37 PM CST February 2, 2021
Updated: 10:22 PM CST February 3, 2021
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Chad Colley, a long time Fort Smith businessman and a disabled veterans advocate, has died.
Ralph C. Colley Jr., known as Chad Colley, died on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at his home.
He is well-known in Fort Smith and across the nation for his years of work with the Disabled American Veterans Association (DAV).