RESIDENT, DIES SUNDAY
W. C. Collum, well-known citizen
of Lea County, died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Blanche Johnson,
at Tatum Sunday and was buried in
the Tatum cemetery Monday after-
noon. The funeral services were con-
ducted by Rev. Hallman, pastor of
the Baptist church of Tatum.
Mr. Collum was one of the pioneer
citizens of the plains country of
New Mexico, having settled here in
1913. He reared a large family and was
one of the county's most respected
citizens. He was born in the state
of Georgia 88 years ago and was the
father of 13 children, 8 of whom are
still living. His wife died nine years
ago.
The surviving sons and daughters
are Mark, Bob, Ed, Chas. and Ike
Collum, Mrs. W.E. Sumruld, Miss
Ida Collum and Mrs. Blanche John-
son.
Obit Courtsey of David L. Minton
RESIDENT, DIES SUNDAY
W. C. Collum, well-known citizen
of Lea County, died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Blanche Johnson,
at Tatum Sunday and was buried in
the Tatum cemetery Monday after-
noon. The funeral services were con-
ducted by Rev. Hallman, pastor of
the Baptist church of Tatum.
Mr. Collum was one of the pioneer
citizens of the plains country of
New Mexico, having settled here in
1913. He reared a large family and was
one of the county's most respected
citizens. He was born in the state
of Georgia 88 years ago and was the
father of 13 children, 8 of whom are
still living. His wife died nine years
ago.
The surviving sons and daughters
are Mark, Bob, Ed, Chas. and Ike
Collum, Mrs. W.E. Sumruld, Miss
Ida Collum and Mrs. Blanche John-
son.
Obit Courtsey of David L. Minton
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