Richard E. McCollum Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard E. McCollum in Westerly, Rhode Island, born in Laredo, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on January 8, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ed McCollum and Maxine Davis McCollum; his brother Lee McCollum; and his daughter-in-law Eva McDonald. He is survived by: his wife Mary Ellen McCollum; his brother Bill McCollum; his children, Jill McCollum, Melissa McCollum Sommer (Roy), John McDonald and Andrea McDonald; his grandchildren, Noah, Marley, Castan (Mariah), Kira (Jim), John and Thomas; and his great grandchildren, Vailan and Lovelan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Christ Church Westerly (https://christchurchwesterly.org) in Dick's memory.
