Edward Collum

Edward Lee Collum "J-Bird" was born January 17, 1930 in Maud, OK to James and Mildred Collum. He passed away March, 22, 2016 in Hobbs, NM.

He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the community since 1948. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge, Fraternal Eagles Lodge, American Legion and VFW. J'Bird was president and state president of the Eagles Lodge and Post Commander of VFW and American Legion. He ran the Railroad Freight and Tex-Pac Freight in Hobbs for 22 years. He enjoyed gardening and volunteering in community events.

He is survived by his daughters Cindy D'Aun Demory of Grove, OK and Jo Ellen Forester of Broken Arrow, OK. Other family members include, Pete Collum of Odessa, TX, Margorie Northcutt of Hobbs, NM, Beverly Barton of Emory, TX and Patsy Anson of Tulsa, OK.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Red Collum and Jake Collum, sisters, June Stovall and Willma Dean Scott.

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