John Edward McCullum Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Edward McCullum of Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on May 29, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Edward McCullum to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Alexander McCullum and Nancy McCullum (Patterson); and his sisters, Evelyn McCullum and Joyce Grant. He is survived by: his wife Karla M. Martin-McCullum; his children, Lisa D. McCullum-Harris (Karen), Jarrett E. McCullum and Kellen M. McCullum (Joeanna); his grandsons, Edward McElrath, Elijah McCullum, Alexander McCullum, Jarrett McCullum, Jr., Julius McCullum, Kiano McCullum and Idris McCullum; his great grandchild Yahnis McElrath; his siblings, Nobia Welch, Mattie McCullum and Ernest McCullum; his siblings-in-law, Tami L. Martin, Kendall C. Martin-Cooper (Walter) and Edgar M. Martin Jr. (Meera); his uncle James Carpenter; and also Gertrude Martin. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Joliet Chapter, 850 Essington Road, Joliet, IL 60435 would be appreciated. For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com.
