James Richard McCollum Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on April 26, 2026, at the age of 77, James Richard McCollum of Benton, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Richard McCollum to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James McCollum and Helen Beatrice McCollum (Johnson); and his brother Mark Kern. He is survived by: his wife Brenda McCollum; his children, Ryan James McCollum and Kathleen Tucker (Jeremy); his stepdaughter Christina Wakefield (Richard); his siblings, Becky McCollum and Mike McCollum (Tammy); and his grandchildren, Kathleen, Ryan, Jason, Jayden, Katelyn, Ricky and Eric.
Memorials may be made to the Akin Masonic Lodge No. 749 or to the Benton Fire/Police Department and will be accepted at the funeral home.
