Of Jackson passed away January 25, 2014 age 83. Survived by his wife of 62 years Verna, 4 children, Cindy (Nate) Cummins, Cameron (Pat) McCollum, Norman (Brenda) McCollum and Lisa (Gary) Peeples, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 sister Barbara Bartman. He retired from Consumers Energy after 37 years and was a lifelong member of the Jackson First Church of the Nazarene, where a memorial service will be held Thursday January 30, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Phil Stout officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Cremation will follow the visitation. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene.