David Earl McCollum 59, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in St. Joseph, MO. He was born June 18, 1963 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Judith and Willard "Bill" McCollum.
He graduated from high school and served in the Navy, and he is a veteran of Desert Storm and he was awarded 2 bronze stars. He worked at TR Sales Parts as a parts salesman, and the City of St. Joseph.
David was preceded in death by parents, Willard and Judith McCollum.
Survivors include; three children: Katherine Dutton, Daniel McCollum, and Elizabeth "Libby" (Dillan) Weston, three grandchildren: Jaiden, Damon Gage, and Devon Dutton, former wife, Sandra McCollum, and a brother Jon McCollum.
Mr. McCollum will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home, Graveside Memorial Services with Navy Military Honors will be conducted at 2:30 pm Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.