Edward L McCollum

Edward L. McCollum, 58, a heavy equipment operator, died Monday, March 12, 2007 in a Fort Worth hospital. Born January 11, 1949 in Fort Worth, he was a backhoe operator, a former firefighter in Haltom City and Arlington, a member of Riverside Church of God in Fort Worth, a member of the Masonic Lodge and Stockyards Lodge, he loved to play the guitar, had a zest for life and passed it on through donation to Life Gift. 

His parents, Lloyd and LaFerne McCollum; and sister, Suzette Murray, preceded him in death.     

Survivors: Lifelong companion - Judy Godwin of Weatherford, Daughters - Kim McCollum of Fort Worth, Michelle Murname of Mansfield, Sons - Kenneth McCollum of Fort Worth, Bobby McCollum of Mansfiel, Brother - Jeff McCollum. Seven grandchildren, One great-grandchild. 

Graveside service: 2 p.m. Thursday in the Zion Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.