Manchester, Connecticut
Mar 16, 1956 – Dec 18, 2013 (Age 57)
William L. "Wild Bill" McCollum Jr., 57, of Coventry, beloved husband of Mary Ellen (McNeely) McCollum, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at home.Bill was born March 16, 1956, in Manchester, son of Carolyn (Kittle) McCollum of Manchester and the late William L. McCollum Sr., and...
Read MoreNo matter how much time goes by, I'll always expect to see Bill drive up on his Harley flashing that huge smile! RIP Wild Bill...you are missed
Elaine S. McNeely
December 15, 2022 | Family
To the McCollum Family:
My sincerest condolences go out to you at this sad time. I knew Billy from Manchester High School and he hung around with us at the Parkade back in '74-'75. He had a '67 Camaro back then.
I remember Bill as a kind, happy, sincere person. Although I have not seen him in many, many years, I know that his soul will remain with you and all of us for eternity. He was that kind of a person, always willing to help out and give back.
May he rest in...
Paula Fabrizi Kiely
December 24, 2013 | Manchester, CT
Maryel, Rich and Angela..a man's body may leave us but his soul will always, always remain and constantly remind you he is with you. His smile, his bright eyes, his big hugs, his love of family. I will always look for my ride on the back of Black Betty when we meet again Wild Bill...?
Elaine McNeely
December 22, 2013 | Bloomfield, CT
MaryEl, Angie & Richie, we are so very, very saddened. Losing Bill is well... just not fair. His heart was as big and as true as they come. I don't think I knew a nicer more welcoming soul. I will miss him. We all will. We love you Billy... I'm so sorry you were taken too soon. <3
Melissa & Ed Pine
December 22, 2013 | Cromwell, CT
Wild Bill, your voice has been silenced, but I still hear you. You'll always live on in our hearts and minds, because I still see you, and miss you. You had a way with words that I enjoyed, and a style like no other. One day, I hope we can ride together, side by side, and let it rip! You have been giving a new beginning. May the Angels of God protect you always in paradise! Until we meet again my friend, when I ride, I will think of you, and let her rip!~~~~~Markster
December 22, 2013
Rich,
I wish my words could help take some of the weight your heart is feeling, but I know they can't. Bill was an awesome guy, and you are as lucky to call him Dad, as he is to have called you son. He without doubt must be proud of all you have become. And as hard as it is to have to say good bye, I for one am saying a toast to Wild Bill for a life well lived!
Scott Harrington
December 22, 2013 | Colchester, CT
Billy and the boys, he loved spending time with them : )
To my sister and her family, I'm so very sorry to hear about Billy's passing. He was a very loved and respected man. Always there for everyone when help was needed, even if just to lend an open ear. He will be very deeply missed and never forgotten. My sympathy and prayers are with all of you in this very sad time. All of my love, your sister Beth
December 21, 2013
So sorry to hear of the passing of Billy. Our families go back a long way and I will miss him! Please accept my condolences.
Jack Hughes
December 21, 2013 | The Villages, FL
Boy will I miss saying "Hey get a haircut you Hippie" to my boy Billy! My deepest condolences and prayers go out to his family! He will be missed greatly at HS and in Life. RIDE ON BILL! sadly Ron Courtemenche
December 21, 2013