Clay M. McCollum's Obituary
Clay Michael McCollum, age 32 of Waupaca, WI passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Clay was born April 10, 1990; son of Michael and Carrie (Miller) McCollum in Merrillville, IN. He enjoyed reading, video gaming and computers. Clay was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church in Seymour, WI.
Clay is survived by his mother Carrie (Kelly Taylor) McCollum; sister Shae-Kathryn (Blake) McCollum-Hedges; brother Brandon (Amanda) Rayburn; nephews Ethan Rayburn, William Rayburn, JJ Kroner; niece Kylie Stafford; aunt Shelley Miller Munds; cousins Sydney Munds, Dylen Munds; aunt Colleen (Tevis) Miller Zillman; cousins Wendy Martinez, Andrew Zillman, Molly Kaplin, Bonnie Jones; best friend Casey Campbell; best dogs Annabelle and Grace; aunt Marilu Hendrix; cousins Teddy Hendrix, Michael Hendrix; good friend and pastor Scotty Backhaus. Clay is preceded in death by his father Michael Louis McCollum; maternal grandparents Lloyd and Frances Miller; paternal grandparents Louis and Louise McCollum.
Clay will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
A Private Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at a later date. Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
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