of Violet Hill, AR
May 22, 1932 - October 25, 2022
Bobby Lee McCollum, 90, of Violet Hill passed away October 25, 2022.
He was born May 22, 1932 in Wiseman, Arkansas to Hayden and Inez (Cooper) McCollum.
Bobby was a very generous and good man who loved his family and was a member of Forest Chapel Methodist Church. He enjoyed get-togethers with friends where they would play music. Bobby served in the U.S. Army, loved to travel and owned a grocery store, where he would work long hours seven days a week. In his free time, he enjoyed playing the guitar and even got to play with Porter Wagoner.
Survivors include one son, Don McCollum (Beverly) of Violet Hill; two daughters, Pamela McCollum of Violet Hill and Elizabeth Smith (Toby) of Melbourne; eight grandchildren, Bradley, Nathan, and Daniel McCollum, Jennifer Callahan, Ashley McCarty, James Stevens, Keifer Smith and Kerby Smith; six great-grandchildren, Katie and Emily Callahan, Raigann McCarty, Josh McCarty, Hayden Stevens, Rynner Stevens and other nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty Smith McCollum.
A memorial graveside service will be held Friday, October 28, 2022 at 1:00pm at Violet Hill Cemetery.
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10 Condolence(s)
Rusty & Robin Lyman
Friday, October 28, 2022
So sorry to here. Prayers for peace!
Connie Ann Johnson
Friday, October 28, 2022
Heaven is sweeter. God’s comfort to all.
Beth
Friday, October 28, 2022
I am praying for your family and his friends who will miss him dearly. My deepest condolences. May the Lord shine upon you and give you strength for the days ahead.
Tommy and Glenna Weatherford
Thursday, October 27, 2022
So sorry…prayers for comfort
Elijah and Melba Bagwell
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Bobby and Betty were good friends when we lived in Violet Hill in late 1990s. Wonderful people, wonderful friends.
Such wonderful memories of Sunday evenings at their home with friends singing gospel and country music, with guitars, mandolin and sometimes an accordion with Betty at the upright piano.
Elijah and Bobby riding in one of their trucks, Bobby showing Elijah all the sights. Our Blue Heeler rode with them when they went in our truck. Jake and Bobby fought over the window seat. Then for lunch Vienna sausages,saltines and soft drink……..unless they passed a Long John Silver, Bobby’s truck automatically turned in!
So glad we knew you, Betty and your family. Thanks for the memories!
Sheryl Balentine
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Liz and Pam,
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your father. Praying the lord will comfort you during your grief. God bless you
Donna Bista McCarty
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
My. Sympathy to all that wonderful family. From all the Bista Family
Kaye Childers
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Tim and Teresa Harvell
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Prayers for you all.
Alan Vickery
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery