William Earl Collum,88, of Michie, TN, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Community Hospice in Verona, MS. Funeral Services are set for Monday, July 14, 2014 at 11:00am at Magnolia Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories with interment in Carter Cemetery with military honors. George Kyle will officiate the service.
Visitation is Monday, July 14, 2014, from 9:00 am until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home.
Born October 3, 1925, he served his country in the United States Marines during WWII. He was the owner and operator of East Memphis Radiator Shop in Memphis,and then Michie Radiator Shop in Michie.
He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Michie.
Survivors:
Wife of 67 years: Marie Gray Collum of Michie, TN.
Son: David Collum (Margaret) of Michie, TN.
3 Grandchildren: Christopher David Collum (Libby) of Nashville, TN; Brian Collum (Cheryl) of Michie, TN; and Justin Morrison (Laura Jean) of Clovis, New Mexico.
9 Great Grandchildren: Cassidy Wilbanks, Phoebe Collum, Rebekah Collum, Sarai Collum, Ellie Collum, Thomas Collum, Parker Collum, Micah Morrison, Alai Morrison.
Other relatives and a host of friends
Preceded in Death:
Son: Donald Collum
Brothers: Glen Collum, Troy Collum, Carl Collum, J.R. Collum, Benny Collum.
Sisters: Virginia Hardin, Velma Milam
Father: Doss Collum
Mother: Flaudie Borden Collum