of Batesville, AR
January 6, 1934 - August 12, 2006
Billy Derrell Collom, 72, of Batesville passed away on
He was born on
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mildred (Lawrence) Collom whom he married on May 29, 1951; a son, Mike Collom and his wife, Cindy of Batesville; one grandchild, Mandy Killingsworth; one great-grandchild: Grant Collom; one sister, Roberta Collom Tilley and her husband, Bob of Marthasville, Missouri; two half-sisters, Pam Wright and Debbie Wood both of Rosie. Several nieces and nephews and many friends also survive him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-grandson, Graham Killingsworth; and two brothers, Lynn Collom and Johnnie Collom.
Graveside services will be held at
Pallbearers will be James Hightower, Bruce Sullivan, Robert Simmons, Arnold Candler, Allen Ramey, Lynn Dale Trewyn. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Bob Walton, Dr. Richard Van Grouw, Dr. Margaret Kuykendall and all PCU Nurses.
The family will receive friends from
Interment will be at
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20 Condolence(s)
BUFORD AND JANE HATFIELD
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
WE ARE SO SORRY MELDRED FOR YOUR LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BUFORD AND JANE HATFIELD
Dortha Sue Gower
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Mildred and Family: I just want to express my sympathy to you all during this difficult time. As you know, Derrell was a special person, and his spirit lives on. I am praying that God will comfort all of you now and in the days ahead. Love, Dortha Sue
Gwen (Mitchum) Browers and Carolyn(Mitchum) and Thurman Brown
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Dear Mildred,Michael, and family, I was so sad to hear about Derrell. He and all of you are so special to me and Carolyn and Thurman. We will have you in our prayers. We miss you, and hope to see you very soon. Take care of yourself, and think of all the beautiful memories you have. I do have those very special memories of all of you as our very special (across the road) neighbors. With our love we send you our sympathy and prayers.
Helen Storey and Family
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Mildred, We are sorry to hear about the passing of Derrell. He was a very nice person whom we had the honor of knowing. If there is anything we can do just let us know. You and the family will be in our prayers. God will get you through this and we know that Derrell will be in a better place. Love, Helen and Family
Jeral & Judy Hastings
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Mrs. Collom and family we are saddened to learn of Bills death. May the good Lord bless and keep you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jeral, Judy, Holly Sharp, and Jennifer Hastings
Jeral and Judy Hastings
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Mrs. Collom and family, Judy and I were saddened to learn of the death of Bill. May the good lord bless and keep you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jeral, Judy, Holly Sharp and Jennifer Hastings
Mary Kay and Jim Barkow
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Dear Mildred and Family, Our sympathy to all of you. Derrell was a very special person. We loved him, and we all felt his love back to us. He was a dear cousin to us, though we were miles apart. Mary Kay and Jim Barkow
Jo Carolyn,Dan,and all the children
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Dear Mildred and rest of family, We are so sorry for your loss. We all love you and Derrell so much, He was a great, kind, and loving cousin, and we will miss him so very much. Much love from the family in La Porte. Jo Carolyn,Dan, and all the kids.
Janice Wheelis
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Mike, I was sorry to read about the loss of your Dad.
Doyle & Barbara Bunch
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Mill, Mike & family, Billy Derrell will be missed. We had lots of good times together,singing, camping & playing music. We all know this he loved. Lots of songs I hear will remind me of the good times we had with them. We are so sorry for your loss; remember the good times. I especially know your loss. God bless you all.LOVE YA.
Mildred Duncan
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Mildred, Sorry to hear about Derrell. Take care. Mildred Duncan
Virginia(Ginny Duncan)Jimenez
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Ms. Collom, Sorry to hear about Mr. Collom. Please take care of yourself, from your favorite CNA Virginia
JANE DOLLARHIDE
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
MILDRED YOU KNOW HOW I LOVED DERRELL,I AM SO SORRY HE IS GONE,BUT YOU HAVE MORE GOOD MEMORIES THAN MOST ,ILOVE YOU,I SAW THE VIDEO,YOUR FUNERAL HOME DID GREAT,JANE
John, Pam, & Katherine Baxter
Monday, August 14, 2006
Cleo Reynolds Banks
Monday, August 14, 2006
Mickey & Sharon Sharp
Monday, August 14, 2006
Maxine and Larry Newcomb
Monday, August 14, 2006
You have always been in my memories and prayers, and you always will be. Both of you have been very special to me. Sending my love and prayers. Janice Maxine (Mitchum) Newcomb
Terry Phillips
Monday, August 14, 2006
Pam and Debbie, So sorry to hear about your brother. Please accept my condolences. Terry
kelley cook
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Mildred, I am so sorry to here about Billy Derrell , he was one of my favorite patients at Dr. Waltons office. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Kelley Cook
Monte Pat Shell
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Mildred,Mike so sorry monte pat