John was born on April 22, 1949 in Gross Zimmern, Germany. He attended Glynn County schools and graduated from Glynn Academy in 1967. John was in the Air National Guard, worked at Brunswick Pulp and Paper for many years and was in automobile sales for most of his life. He was also the owner of the Red Owl Camping Store in Brunswick, Georgia. He was a Scout Master for years and leaves behind many funny and fond memories that will be cherished. John attended Lakeside United Methodist Church in Brunswick, Georgia.
John was preceded in death by his mother Maria Gobel McCollum, son Michael Brian McCollum, and his brother C. Hans McCollum. He is survived by his father Charles Lee McCollum Jr, daughter Jennifer Yuen (Michael), son Karl McCollum; daughter in law, Holly McCollum, four grandchildren; Hannah and Natalie McCollum, Sean Yuen, all of Brunswick GA, and Bailey Mitchell (Trey) of Arizona; great-grandchild Avery Mitchell of Arizona; sister in law, Jody McCollum of Brunswick, GA and several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and other family members.
A memorial service is to be held 2 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Lakeside United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Donald Combs.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nami.org (National Alliance on Mental Illness) or the Boy Scouts of America.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home and Oglethorpe Crematorium in Brunswick, Georgia. www.edomillerandsons.com
