Fred McCollum, age 87, of West, passed away early Sunday morning, July 21, 2019 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2019 at First Baptist Church of West, with Rev. Jay McCollum, Dr. John Crowder, and Jeff Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at Bold Springs Cemetery near West. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel. Fred was born April 18, 1932 in Rosebud, the son of Homer and Lutitia (Swanzy) McCollum. He was a 1950 graduate of Rosebud High School and a 1962 graduate of Baylor University. Fred served his country with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On August 11, 1962, he was united in marriage to Virgie Watkins in Marlin. Fred worked on the family farm, Old Corner Drug in West delivering for hospice patients, and General Tire and Rubber Company in Waco for over 36 years. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of West. He was also a member of the Rosebud Masonic Lodge. Fred spent many days of his life outdoors where he enjoyed tending to his cattle and ranch. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Fred is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Don, George, Homer Jr., and A.J. McCollum Sr.; and his sister, Neppie Lou Elsik. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Virgie McCollum of West; his daughters, Lou Nan Tekell of Waxahachie, and Traci Champion and husband Bud of Buffalo; a sister, Bettye Johnson and husband Charles; a sister-in-law, Billie McCollum; grandchildren, Mac Tekell, Jett Tekell, Laramee Champion, Montana Champion, Kirby Pruett, Kourtney Lenox and husband Byron, and Dakota Champion and wife Amber; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers are Mac Tekell, Jett Tekell, Montana Champion, Dakota Champion, Charles Ray Johnson, Steven Johnson, Lenard Davis, and Freddy Clater. Honorary pallbearers are Travis and Kitty Davidson, J.R. Sinkule, David Pierce, Ed McCollum, and Mike McCollum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of West Building Fund, West Ambulance Association, or West Volunteer Fire Department.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Aderhold Funeral Home, Inc.
Friday, July 26, 2019
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
First Baptist Church of West
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