Cecil E. McCollum, Sr
Augusta, GA – MSG Cecil E. McCollum, Sr, US Army Retired, 77, husband of 54 years to Margie James McCollum, of Westbrook Rd, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Eisenhower Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26 2009, at 12:00 Noon., from the First Baptist Church of Waynesboro, with Dr. Al Wright, and Tom Bugg officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park with full Military Honors.
Mr. McCollum will lie in state at the Church from 11:00 AM until the hour of the service.
He loved the Lord and served the Lord. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Waynesboro. He was also a member of the Spares and Pairs Sunday School Class.
Mr. McCollum was a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Army, including tours in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He was a member of the Richmond Masonic Lodge #412, Hephzibah, the American Legion Post #120, Waynesboro, the DAV Post Pendleton King #10, and the Richmond Chapter #483 order of the Eastern Star, Hephzibah. “I was Army, I am Army, I will always be Army.”
In addition to his wife he is survived by sons Cecil Edward McCollum, Jr, Augusta, and Reverend James Randall (Randy) McCollum and his wife, Theda, Newport News, VA; daughter and son in law, Leslie McCollum Mobley and Jeff Mobley, Snellville, GA; brothers and sisters in law, Charles and Carolyn McCollum, Brunswick, GA, Cary and Linda Gail McCollum, McIntosh, FL, Norman and Jan McCollum, Pensacola, FL, and Joe and Mary McCollum, Brunswick, GA; and grandchildren, Heather Elise McCollum, Hunter Evan McCollum, and Hannah Elise Mobley.
Active pallbearers will be members of the military.
Honorary pallbearers will be Elders and Deacons of First Baptist Church of Waynesboro and the American Legion Post #120.
The family will receive friends this Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the MDS Foundation, Inc., PO Box 353, Crosswicks, NJ 08515.
Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Rd, Augusta, GA, 30906.
September 24th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Margie, Leslie and family, sons and families,
Margie, as you remember we met at a Stanley Home Products party many years ago. Dear Sister in Christ, just know you all are in my prayers. Even though my Bob was called home 3yrs,3months and 24 days ago, I know somewhat the many things you are experiencing and will experience; however, everyone’s experience is different. Just stay close to the Lord, because He wraps you in care, comfort and love. His grace and strength is so amazing. You and Leslie give each other a hug from me. I will be in touch. Love and prayers from Trumansburg, NY.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Marjorie, I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Cecil was truly a man of God and will be missed by all. I pray that you will be comforted by the presence of our Lord as He guides and sees you through this new phase of life.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Mrs. Margie and Family,
We are remembering you all in our prayers and thoughts. Mr. Cecil always had a smile and a hug for everyone. He is in Glory now and at rest for life’s toil. Mrs. Margie, we love you.
September 27th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I was so sad and happy at the same time when I read Mr. Cecil had gone home. I am so thankful for him. He had such a loving heart. He truly displayed Christ to me. I am so sorry I did not know he passed, I would have came home. Mrs. Margie I miss you and all of First Baptist so much. I will be praying for your comfort and will see you the next time I head that way.
September 27th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
We will be praying for you Mrs. Margie. It was our priviledge to know Mr. Cecil throught church. He was always so sweet. We love you.
October 1st, 2009 at 10:04 am
Margie, just know that you are in our prayers and thoughts of many good times we had in Christian fellowship. May God keep you in His presence and comfort you daily. In His blessed name we pray