Darold L. McCollom
Darold L. McCollom, age 85, of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, formerly of White Hall, IL, died on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 8:10 a.m. in the Home. He was born on November 29, 1924 in Glasgow, IL, a son of Orvis & Hettie (Hanback) McCollom. He married Mary J. “Joan” Daniels on June 10, 1967. She survives.
Darold served in the United States Navy during World War II. After returning from the service, Darold farmed at the family farm for many years. He then had a career in law enforcement as Sheriff of Greene County and in many capacities as a police officer. Darold then worked at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy until his retirement in 1994.
Darold was a broom maker. He also enjoyed his RV and buying and selling at flea markets.
In addition to his wife, Joan, Darold is survived by:
TWO SONS: Warren McCollom and his wife Pinky of Tucson, AZ; and Ron McCollom and his wife Pam of Mulkeytown, IL;
ONE STEP-SON: Robert Smith and his wife Cathy of Berdan, IL;
TWO GRANDCHILDREN: Allison Riley & her husband Brandon & Jennifer McCollom;
STEP GRANDCHILDREN: Steven Smith & Travis Smith;
FIVE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN;
ONE BROTHER: Robert McCollom and his wife Sandy of White Hall, IL.
Nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Darold was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Adam McCollom, one step-son, Richard Smith, a brother, Neal McCollom, and a sister, Elizabeth Clark.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Sunset Cemetery of the Illinois Veterans Home with military rites conducted at the cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at All Faith’s Chapel of the Illinois Veterans Home. Memorials are suggested to the Illinois Veterans Home Activities Fund. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
www.dukerandhaugh.com
Dear Joan,
It has been many eyars since I saw you and Darold, I was the server for Father Loyla at the chapel at Soldiers Home from 20 yrs.
Darold and you were so nice to me over all those years he worked there, what wonderful memories too. I still come home to Quincy about once aweek, my mother still lives there.
God bless you and many prayers for you and the family over the death of Darold, what a fine man he was.
Paul K. Geers
I’ve learned over the years, nothing in this world is ever really lost— Those we cherish will always live on in our memory.
In Sympathy,
Tammy and Harold Winters
I met Darold one time and thought he was a geat guy. I met him at the Brass Door in Carrolton, IL when Warren came to visit one year. The pork chops were flow’n and the company was good! The family has my sympathy. May Darold rest in peace.