Steven Jay McCollum passed away on January 5, 2022 in San Angelo, Texas. Steve was born on September 3, 1953, in San Angelo, to Gladys and Rufus McCollum. He grew up in San Angelo, attending and graduating from Central High School and then Angelo State University.
Steve held multiple careers that included working for M.L. Leddy's in Fort Worth, and various salesman positions in San Angelo for GTE and most recently, Coverlay.
During his lifetime, Steve created and fostered friendships through his gregarious and infectious personality. He had a talent to entertain and make people laugh, no matter what the situation, which included pranking coworkers, friends, and family. Steve will fondly be remembered as Jimmy Buffett to many of his friends (fans) due to his looks and attempted musical talents with the harmonica, snare drum, and even kitchen canisters. Anyone who spent time with Steve in the garage, or his tiki bar, inevitably became family. He loved to spend time with friends and family listening to music and playing cards.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Rufus; his sister, Beverly Ratliff, and numerous pets who will be excited to see him again.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife and best friend of 32 years, P.J. McCollum; his daughter and movie watching companion, Lauren McCollum; his brother in law, Gerald Ratliff all of San Angelo. He is also survived by P.J.'s family: Wanda, JD, Shirley and John David Cook; his favorite dog, Rosie the Golden Retriever and favorite grand-dog, Betty White; as well as his niece, Merritt Ratliff of San Angelo; nephew, Jeff Ratliff of Dallas; cousins, Wayne Millsap, Becky Allison, Billie Lynn Tjaden, Chuck Davis, Mae Millsap and Ricky Millsap.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Monday, January 10, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Joel Moore officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Hudson, Steve Eustis, Sammy Farmer, Jerome Buckman, Leroy Featherston, and Steven Kadlacek.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Concho Valley Paws or Angelo State University.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the McCollum family.
