  Allen Ray Collum, born June 10, 1952, passed away August 17, 2020. Born in Sulphur, Oklahoma, sometime around 1970 his family moved to Sherman, Texas where he met the love of his life, Shirley Evans. They married on December 21, 1972. In 1976 they moved to Tom Bean, Texas and raised a family. He worked for Emerson/Fisher for 33 years before retiring. Born with a selfless soul, Allen was always neighborly and quick to help others. He loved hunting, games, his friends, and his family. Allen is preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Ada Mae Collum. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his sons, Mark and wife, Jennifer; Michael and wife Stefanie; and Matthew; his siblings, Roy Collum and wife, Carol; Delene Burroughs and husband, Buddy; and James Collum and wife, Tammy; and his grandchildren, Landon, Brooklyn, Kaylee and Brayden To know "Coondog" was to love him. Graveside services were held Wednesday morning, August 19, 2020 at the Holloway Cemetery in Luella. Arrangements were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman. - - - Waldo Funeral Home  Holloway Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |