SR0896 Summary

• George E. McCollum of Benton passed away on July 11, 2010, at age 88 after being born December 21, 1921.

• Served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and was a founding co-owner of McCollum Real Estate in Benton.

• Was a 79-year member of First Baptist Church in Benton and belonged to the Benton American Legion and VFW.

• Married Catherine (Katy) Frasher on June 30, 1946, and is survived by two children (Nancy Mougey and David McCollum), two grandchildren, one sister, and several nieces and nephews.

• Illinois Senate expresses mourning for McCollum's passing and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family.