John Lanier McCollum Obituary
The world bids farewell to John Lanier McCollum of Murphy, North Carolina, departing on August 19, 2025 at the age of 58. John Lanier leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Lanier McCollum to show support.
As John Lanier departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved John Lanier. Though John Lanier may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Junior Hershell McCollum and Lena Nichols McCollum; his daughter Brooklyn Leighann Tanner; and his brother Baby McCollum. He is survived by: his wife Stephanie Tanner McCollum of Murphy; his sister Lynn; his brother-in-law Randy Beavers of Culberson, NC.; and his brothers, Dale McCollum of Murphy, Ricky (Heather McCollum) and Travis McCollum of Murphy.
