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Dennis E. McCollum

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Dennis E. McCollum, 83, of Waynesburg, and formerly of Holbrook, died unexpectedly at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014, in Washington Hospital, from injuries received in a fall one month ago.

He was born May 28, 1930, in Nineveh, a son of the late J. Hallie and Wilma Hoge McCollum, and had resided in the Holbrook area from 1960 until moving to Waynesburg in 2007.

Mr. McCollum was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Waynesburg, where he served as head usher for more than 20 years, and a member and president of Bethany Cemetery Board of Directors. He also enjoyed listening to gospel music.

Mr. McCollum was last employed as a foreman/superintendent for Pace Pipeline of Delmont and was with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66 for more than 50 years prior to retiring in 1992. He was also a self-employed farmer, raising milk cows, sheep and beef cattle most of his adult life and as long as his health permitted.

On November 13, 1948, he married Joy Stockdale, who died December 20, 2006.

Deceased, in addition to his parents and his wife, are two brothers, Clifford and J. Hallie “Junior” McCollum, Jr., and an infant sister, Clara Jane McCollum.

Surviving are a son, Phillip (Myleen) McCollum of Sycamore; two daughters, Marilyn (James) Facemire and Ruth Ann McCollum, both of Waynesburg; four grandchildren, Seann P. McCollum of Center Township, Michael D. (Carie) Facemire of Sunbury, Mass., Carrie J. Sommers of Jefferson, Ga., and Anna B. Pryce of Las Vegas, Nev.; five great-grandchildren, Julia and Hannah McCollum, Jack and Max Facemire and Cassie Sommers; two sisters, Imogene Riggle of Genesee and Jaunietta Denman of Washington; a goddaughter, Sue (Richard) Ely of Sycamore; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends were received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, with the Rev. John Poling officiating. Interment will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Center Township.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either First Church of the Nazarene, 115 Deerfield Lane, Waynesburg, PA 15370 or Servant Song Ministries, 720 E. Green Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.

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