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Jesse Collum Obituary
July 27, 1934 - November 30, 2012
Raleigh
Jesse Winfred Collum, Sr., 78, died on November 30, 2012 with his family and friends by his side in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Jesse was born on July 27, 1934 in Winnabow, North Carolina to Pearl and Beulah Collum. Jesse moved to Wilmington, where he met and married his wife of 58 years, Hazel Collins Collum. Jesse and Hazel eventually settled in Raleigh. Jesse worked as an engineer for 45 years before retiring from Parker Hannifin in 2002 after 34 years of service.
Flying was the love of his life, second only to his family. Jesse became a pilot in 1967 and joined the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in 1968. After retiring from his career in engineering, Jesse worked part time as a flight instructor for FlightGest from 2002-2012.
He accepted Christ in 1951 and faithfully served in the church through the years.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Collins Collum; his children: Marilyn Collum Kvanvig, and Tim, of Raleigh, NC; Cathy D. Collum, of Summerville, SC; Jesse W. Collum, Jr., and Lisa, of Apex, NC; Jacqueline Collum Penny, and Greg, of Raleigh, NC; his grandchildren: Anna Kvanvig Fulbright and Jon, Jordan Kvanvig, Barton Cummings, Ashley Penny, Maddie Penny, and Seth Penny; and his great grandchildren: Bryson Cummings, Logan Fulbright, and Natalie Fulbright.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pearl Collum, and mother, Beulah Collum, and his sisters, Virginia Hines, Helen Lehnert, and Linnie Parrillo.
The funeral service will take place on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at North Haven Church on 6620 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, NC. Visitation for the public begins at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the National Down Syndrome Society at www.ndss.org.
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Jane Raymond
December 4, 2012
Jesse I will miss your smiling face at Wing in Burlington but know you are in a better place and in no pain. The Angels are the lucky ones. Maybe you can get the staff eval job up there? Well here's to knowing you and condolences to your family and friends. You will be missed but you are in Good Company with many other CAP members who went before you. Save a place for the rest of us CAP members.
Ben Young
December 3, 2012
Every time I had the opportunity to see Mr. Collum was special as he always seemed genuinely interested in how I was doing and what I was doing. My prayers for comfort now and in the days ahead as we all mourn the loss of a fine man.
Valerie and Paul Kosmos
December 3, 2012
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Beckie Daigle Wills
December 3, 2012
I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the services today. I have a lot of fond memories of JW and all the family. We will be remembering you all in prayer.
Wendy Davis
December 3, 2012
I am saddened to learn of the passing of this very kind gentleman. I knew him as my flight instructor a few years ago. I remember him most for his patience and love of flying.
John Warring
December 2, 2012
No particular moment or story stands out for me. But looking back through the years, the times I spent around Mr Collum and his family were always filled with laughter and smiling and friendship. I'm grateful for every Thanksgiving I was able to spend with Jesse and his amazing family
Roy Barnhill
December 2, 2012
JW, as we called him, was my Jr Boys SS teacher and Boy's Club director. How well I remember the long hikes he would take us on down the River Road and the local YMCA on Friday nights in Wilmington. May he rest in peace with the Prince of Peace
Roy Barnhill
December 2, 2012
JW, as we called him, was my Jr Boys SS teacher and Boy's Club director. How well I remember the long hicks he would take us on down the River Road and the local YMCA on Friday nights in Wilmington. May he rest in peace with the Prince of Peace.
Lois Hurt
December 2, 2012
Hazel, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Jesse for over 30 years and he was a fine Christain man and a good friend during our years there.
Matthew Etter
December 2, 2012
Sorry to see that Jesse has hung up his wings. Or rather upgraded his earthbound wings for heavenly ones. Several years ago I took my first few hours of instrument rating dual instruction with Jesse. A real gentleman with a kind soul, and a guy you just plain enjoyed flying with. There's a special place in my memory of those hours I was fortunate enough to fly with him.
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