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Gabriel McCollum Obituary

GABRIEL THOMAS MCCOLLUM
TOCCOA, GA
Gabriel Thomas McCollum, age 11, of Gainesville, formerly of Toccoa, passed way Thurs. Services will be 2 pm Monday at Toms Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be 4 - 7 pm Sun. at the Whitlock Mortuary.

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Published by Anderson Independent-Mail on Sep. 4, 2011.

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Aunt Robin

September 14, 2011

Happy birthday sweet Gabriel, miss you, you will be forever in our hearts!

Jasmine Mott

September 7, 2011

God Bless your family and keeping all in my prayers. Que Dios los Bendiga hoy y siempre.

Tia Prather

September 7, 2011

Sabrina and Family,
I have you and your prescious family in my prayer's. I can't imagine the pain you must feel right now, but time heals all wounds. Your lil angle is with the Lord and I'm sure he's with you in spirit. I will continue to keep you all in my prayer's. God Bless You.

CAROLE ELLIS

September 6, 2011

I never met you Gabriel, but as a close friend of your Aunt, you felt like family.Blessed sweet new beginnings for you.You will be missed but never forgotten and the gifts you left will always be cherished by the persons who received them.

September 6, 2011

My heart breaks.....no words can express the pain felt for all involved. May you find peace and heal in time.

September 6, 2011

My heart just breaks for you all. Kepping you all in our thoughts and prayers. He will always be in our hearts. He will never be forgotten, and he will be missed by so many.

Smiths

September 6, 2011

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God's peace and grace be with you during this difficult time.

Kimberly MCcroskey

September 5, 2011

keeping you all in my prayers Kimberly,trey.mickenley and carson

September 5, 2011

Your in our thoughts and prayers. My daughter goes to North Hall Middle School but didn't have the pleasure of meeting your son but she was very emotinal by this. He is in heaven now....

Starr Phipps

September 5, 2011

We kept your desk empty during 2nd and 3rd period, and in 6th period we added notes to the seat you sat in, in 5th period. You will always remain in all our hearts! I didn't know you that well, but in the time I did get to meet you, you seemed really cool! God bless your family! <3

M Milord

September 5, 2011

To the Family and Friends may the God of comfort give you the strength you need to endure, may he grant you the peace that excels all thoughts and guard your heart.

Cindy Pate

September 5, 2011

God Bless Your family at this time.My granddaughter Ryleigh Rush is In Seth's class.She was very upset the day this happen and ask if his brother was his angel now..I told yes he is.Remember that each day, that he is your families special little angel.God bless.CP,Gainesville

September 5, 2011

I met you this year. You were so nice to me. You will be missed by so many. I know you are in heaven having a great time. We all love you and we will miss you but never forget you.

September 5, 2011

God Bless you McCollum family ! My little boy knew Gabriel and as we all do prays for you and your family .

Amy Helcher Martin

September 4, 2011

Sabrina and Chris, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lean on God and each other and know that each of you and the boys will forever carry Gabriel with you. I pray for your peace and comfort.

September 4, 2011

I will miss you my friend. You will never be forgotten.
Bishop Smith

Patrick Dyer

September 4, 2011

Dear McCollum Family,
You are all in my heart and my prayers. May God's peace and grace be with you during this difficult time. Chris, God bless you friend.

Tyler Truelove

September 4, 2011

It was my first day at a new school, and you were the first friend that i made. We ate breakfast together and we had 6th period together also. We became good friends and I'm sad that you are gone, but you, my friend, will never be forgotten by me nor many others.

Staff Wauka Mountain Elementary

September 4, 2011

Our prayers are with your family.

September 4, 2011

Sabrina my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your coworker and friend Milton

Daphne Stiles

September 4, 2011

Praying for peace and strength for your family! Love, Daphne W. Stiles

Whitlock Mortuary, Inc.

September 4, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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