Charles McCollum, 92, of Sebastian, passed away on Jan. 5, 2016, at Sebastian River Medical Center.
He is survived by his two sons, Bill (Jan) McCollum and Dennis (Dex) McCollum; daughter Vickie (John) Geary; brother Duane (Julia Ann) McCollum; sisters Mary Ruth Williams; grandchildren Michelle (Greg) Ford, Michael (Tracie) McCollum, Heather (Craig) Gould, Amanda McCollum, Margaret (Eric) Hintz, Laura McCollum, Nathan McCollum, Kristy (Jim) Dixon, and Dustin (Tia) Sterling; great-grandchildren Pacia, Joshua, Gabriel, Gavin, MaKayla, Carley, Lillian, Benjamin, Kylie, Christopher, Greyson, Madeline, and Aubrey; step-grandchildren Sara (Jason) McAlister and Joe McCollum; and step-great grandchildren Maddie, Austin, and Emily.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Jamie Sterling, and step-granddaughter Regina Biddle.
He was born Dec. 8, 1923, in Livingston, Ill., to Burel Preston and Hazel Emma Perkins Mcollum.
On Sept. 12, 1946, he married LaRue Miller who preceded him in death.
Genda Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
McCollum served in the United States Navy during World War II as an Aviation Radioman 2nd Class. He was long-time resident of Frankfort where he and his wife founded McCollum’s TV until 1985.
He and LaRue retired to Sebastian. He enjoyed church, family, and his family vacations. He loved boating and flying his plane.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at Genda Funeral Home in Frankfort, from 11 a.m. to the start of the service at 12 p.m. Pastor Gregg Davis will officiate. Burial will follow in Bunnell Cemetery in Frankfort. Memorials in Charles’ name may be made to the V.A. Online condolences may be directed to www.gendafuneralhome.com.
