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Richard R. McCollough

Biloxi, Mississippi

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Richard R. McCollough

, born to Frank and Pearl in Benton, Illinois, died on April 4, 2005 at the age of 81, of metastatic melanoma. He once wrote: "I so far have seen no evidence of life-after-death. I am going to find out, but will unfortunately not be able to report to you still...

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I am Richard's eldest son, Scott. My sister, Peggy, reports a well-attended and an excellent memorial service. I wish I could have been there but my remaining work leave will be used for the family memorial and interment services in llinois.

Although my last visit to Bay St. Louis was a bit rough, due to my Dad's chemotherapy situation, I visited the area many times and loved it. The beaches, the food, Southern culture, the balmy evenings, the sound of the critters at night,...

Richard loved classical music - here's his grandson, Gavin McCollough Betterley (curly red hair) playing 1st French horn with the Santa Cruz Symphony

Richard winter 2005 northern Calif. beach trip

Here's to an incredible spirit for life. Gavin & Nolan called their grandfather Alligator Mac ... partly for his undaunted enthusiasm, partly for our visits when he would tease alligators with loaves of French bread while canoeing.