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Bill McCullough Obituary

Bill McCullough passed away at Penrose Hospital on July 7, 2015. He was 77.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served as a Police Department staff member, a city marshal, and the caretaker of the Pinello Ranch and Hanna Ranch properties.

He was a devout Catholic throughout his life. He was a proud member of the Local American Legion and the IBOB, (International Brotherhood of Old Bastards).

Bill is survived by his 6 children by his first wife, Patricia Riley (Sean McCullough, Brian McCullough, Brennan McCullough, Maureen Redfern, Kevin McCullough,and Shannon Bakkie); his five grandchildren (Brandi McCullough, Chelsea McCullough, Riley Redfern, Anya McCullough, and Kelly Redfern); and one great-grandson, Dominic Trae Ramos

A Mass in Bill's honor will be said in the chapel at Penrose Hospital (2222 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907) at 11:00am on Sunday, July 26 In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's name should be made at the chapel or to the charity of the donor's choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2015.

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Lovice Riffe

July 19, 2015

You were always a good friend to everyone, Bill. Have a great time on this new adventure!

Kevin McCullough

July 19, 2015

From the three of us-

Dad and Grandpa, we will miss you. You will never be forgotten. We love you and miss you.

Maureen Redfern

July 18, 2015

Miss you Dad!

XoXoXo

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