He leaves behind the love of his life, best friend and wife, Michelle Collum of 10 years;daughter, Taeler Lynn Collum; son, Justin Norman Collum; mother, Terry Collum; father, RonCollum; stepfather, Dewey Baker; stepmother, Kelly Collum; brother, Ron Sadik; sisters,Jammie Collum & Kathryn Agosta; and grandmother, Irene Gorla; and numerous aunts, uncles,cousins, friends & his beloved dog, Bella.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Don Gorla, Catherine Venis, Ronald James Collum;uncles, Dion Gorla, David Venis; aunt, Marie Metcalf; cousins, Scottie Sheppard and Shawn Collum.
Viewing will be Friday, April 8, 2011 at Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S. LitchfieldRoad at 11:00am followed by services at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made at Navy Federal CU account number 7019528228. A gathering will be held after the services at his mother's home.