Russell-Jefferson-Lee County AlArchives Obituaries.....McCollister, Thomas March 13, 1927
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Columbus Enquirer Newspaper
Obituary in Columbus Enquirer Newspaper; March 14, 1927
Front Page
T. McCollister Passes at 95
Pioneer Citizen of Phenix City dies at home at 11:25 O'clock Sunday night 
after long illness.

"Thomas McCollister, 95, one of the oldest citizens of this section died last 
night at 11:25 at his home, 429 Fourth Street, Phenix City.  He had been 
confined to his bed five weeks, but he had been in declining health for a 
number of years.
Mr. McCollister was probably the oldest person in Eastern Alabama and was one 
of the most prominent citizens of Phenix City.  He was born in Carroll County, 
Georgia, March 10, 1832, but lived in Phenix City for seventy-eight years, 
having moved there in 1849. Since that time he had engaged in the real estate 
business and was a large property owner.
Surviving Mr. McCollister are his wife who was formerly Miss Fannie Peterson, 
five sons: J. R. McCollister of Birmingham, Ala.; W. T. McCollister of Phenix 
City; James P. McCollister whose residence is not known; George McCollister of 
Phenix City; and Albert McCollister of Baltimore, Maryland; a daughter, Mrs. 
J. C. Raiford of Phenix City; a number of grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.
Mr. McCollister was a member of the Red Man's Lodge of Phenix City and of the 
First Baptist Church of that city. He had many friends in Phenix City and in 
Columbus who will learn of his death with sincere regret.  Funeral 
arrangements have not been completed."

Obituary in Columbus Ledger Newspaper; March 15, 1927 Mr. McCollister's 
Funeral Tuesday.
"Funeral services for Mr. Thomas McCollister 95, who died at his residence in 
Phenix City Sunday night were held at the First Baptist Church of Phenix City 
at 3:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. C. N. James, pastor of the West Side 
Baptist Church officiated and interment was at Linwood Cemetery,  Columbus.  
Misses Mary Lee Hugley, Martha Moore, Messers E. R. Cribb and C. L. Dobbs 
sang "No Night There."  The following grandsons of the deceased were active 
pallbearers: E. F. Slider, W. B. Foster, Ralph Raiford, Thomas Raiford, Stuart 
McCollister, and Willard McCollister; honorary pallbearers were: E. P. 
Kennedy, J. F. Snellings, J. B. Key, S. Lauderdale, C. F. Williams, and L. 
Booker.
There were many beautiful floral tributes and friends present showing the high 
esteem in which the deceased was held.  T. W. Britton funeral director in 
charge."


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