Obituaries: Willard McCollum, 1953, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: August 6, 1953 Winn Parish Enterprise

Willard McCollum, Winn Native, Dies In New Orleans

Funeral services for Willard McCollum, a former resident of the Ebenezer
Community, Ward Five, were held in Lafayette, Monday, with burial in the
Lafayette Cemetery.  He died suddenly at his home in New Orleans, Saturday,
August 1.

McCollum had served in an executive capacity for the past 12 years with the A.
F. of L. in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.  He is survived by his
wife, the former Ruth Malonsene, of Lafayette, a teacher in Orleans Parish
schools, one son, and three daughters, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
McCollum of Ferriday, two brothers, and four sisters, and a number of nieces
and nephews.  He was a member of the Baptist Church, a Mason and a Shriner,
with membership in the Jerusalem Temple, New Orleans.