Tony Ray McCollum Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Tony Ray McCollum of Greenwood, Mississippi, born in Shaw, Mississippi, who passed away on October 10, 2024 at the age of 64. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father James William McCollum; his stepfather Monroe Cates; and his nephews, Ronnie Willet, II and John Edward Peacock. He is survived by: his mother Ruth Parish McCollum Cates of Cleveland, MS; his siblings, Bill McCollum (Stella) of Braxton, MS, Shirley Turner of Boyle, MS, Bonnie Willett of Cleveland, Patsy Flautt (Jim) of Carrollton, MS, David McCollum (JoAnn) of Cleveland, MS, Judy Wasson (Jim), Rocky McCollum (Marie) of Hardy, AR, Penny Jones of Biloxi, MS and Kenneth McCollum (Theresa) of Evening Shade, AR.; his stepsiblings, Greg Cates, Robert Cates, Kim Lawson and Kathy Lewellen; and his caregivers, Molly Estes and Katy Austin.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 12th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Cleveland Funeral Home (3463 MS-8, Cleveland, MS 38732). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, October 12th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, October 12th 2024 at the North Cleveland Cemetery N Bayou (1098 Old Hwy 61, Cleveland, MS 38732).
Memorials may be made to Beacon Harbor P O Box 701 Greenwood, MS 38935.
