Jon R. "Bobby" McCollum

Jon R. "Bobby" McCollum obituary, Newnan, GA

Jon R. "Bobby" McCollum

Jon McCollum Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory on Feb. 19, 2026.
Mr. Jon "Bobby" Robert McCollum, 76, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at home with family. He was born on March 7, 1949, in Newnan, Georgia, to the late Robert Samuel McCollum and Evelyn Massey McCollum.

Bobby grew up in Newnan, Ga. He joined the United States Marine Corps. After his military service, he graduated from the Georgia Police Academy. He was a man of vast accomplishments. Bobby was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Survivors include wife, Jennifer O. Hendricks McCollum; children Julie Elizabeth (Chris) Bruce, Chasity L. (Cory) Brockway, Christopher J. Knott, Jon R. (Lori) McCollum, Jr., and Amanda F. McCollum; Grandchildren Jacob Shelton, Brittany (Kody) Olah, Morgan Bruce (Cole Shiflett), and Courtney P. McCollum. Also, 3 great-grandchildren.

The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel of McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, in Newnan. The family will receive friends following the service.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com.

McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

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McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory

38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263

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