William McCollum, 79, of Newark passed away June 29, 2023 at home. Mr. McCollum was born March 25, 1944. He was retired from Vulcan Materials and a lifetime member of IOE Local 150 Operators Union. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

On April 29, 2006, he married Terry Drowns. They celebrated 17 years of marriage this past April.

Other survivors include his children, Mike (Shelly) McCollum of Silver Lake, WI, Billy (Kelly) McCollum of Crystal Lake, IL, Jennifer (Patrick) Ciszek of West Columbia, SC and Makell McCollum of the home; step-children Lauran Haley of Hagerstown, MD and Courtney Haley of Newport; brother, Billy (Brenda) McCollum of Corning; sisters, Roberta (Floyd) Braden of Walnut Ridge, Geneva (Ed) Cobb of Greers Ferry and Shirley Leach of Corning; grandchildren, Chase, Kyla, Jaden, Rylan, Aubriana, Jhordyn, Mya-Lynn, Callie, Charlee, Cameron and Hunter; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Perrin and William McCollum; four brothers; and three sisters.

Memorials may be made to Wilmot Shooting Team, PO Box 225, Twin Lakes, WI 53181.

Visitation was held Wednesday July 5, 2023 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service followed at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial at Corning Cemetery.

Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome.com