Adrian Kent McCollum

My brother, Jim Bushong, taught with Mac at Lord Botetourt VoTec. My first husband and I used to rent a lovely mobile home space from him there in Salem, in the mid-60's when I taught at Cave Spring. His mean, mean goose used to chase me and try to bite me. Mac was a dear man, a great teacher, and a good friend to my family. My deepest sympathy to all his family in this time of sorrow.
Beverley Bushong (Abbott)Getzen

I have lost a good friend and will think of him every time I look up and am on the mountain.

I'm sure sorry for the passing of your husband and father. He surely will be welcomed in Gods arms. I'll say a extra special prayer for you all. I know it hurts to lose a father/husband and only time will ease that. Let me say thanks for your families kindness when I lost my parents. God bless all of you.

My mom was Mr. Mac's first female drafting student at Lord Botetourt in the '60's and he was her favorite teacher. As a matter of fact, I was named after him. I still have a piggy bank he gave me when I was born. My sympathies go out to you at this difficult time. I know he was a wonderful man.