He retired as a truck driver working for Smith Transfer. He loved riding his golf cart checking out the neighborhood. When he retired he became a professional piddler and claimed a PHD in Relaxation. He was a supervisor when it came to getting any repairs done - "Don't ask me. I am retired." According to his children he was the "fun" parent, while their mom was the disciplinarian. He was liked by everyone who crossed paths with him and did not have any enemies. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his children, Janet Rambo (Mike), Kathleen McCollum, David R. McCollum, Jr (Ashley), Paul McCollum, Donna Flynn (Brian) and Scott McCollum; thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; his beloved dog, Benton; and Clifford Norris and Sue Norris, whom he called his honorary children.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grietje McCollum, and thirteen siblings.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, (August 27, 2022) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00 a.m. Saturday until time of services.
He retired as a truck driver working for Smith Transfer. He loved riding his golf cart checking out the neighborhood. When he retired he became a professional piddler and claimed a PHD in Relaxation. He was a supervisor when it came to getting any repairs done - "Don't ask me. I am retired." According to his children he was the "fun" parent, while their mom was the disciplinarian. He was liked by everyone who crossed paths with him and did not have any enemies. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his children, Janet Rambo (Mike), Kathleen McCollum, David R. McCollum, Jr (Ashley), Paul McCollum, Donna Flynn (Brian) and Scott McCollum; thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; his beloved dog, Benton; and Clifford Norris and Sue Norris, whom he called his honorary children.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grietje McCollum, and thirteen siblings.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, (August 27, 2022) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00 a.m. Saturday until time of services.
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