Obituary For Lester L. McCollough

Mr. Lester L McCollough, 86, of Lanett Alabama passed away at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama on Sunday, April 29, 2018.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM EDT at Lanett First Christian Church in Lanett, Alabama followed by a Memorial service at 11:00 AM EDT at First Christian Church. Reverend David Bradshaw will be officiating.

Lester was born on November 6, 1931 in Alexander City Alabama to Valter and Ola Lee McCollough.

He was a graduate of Lanett High School where he received numerous football recognitions and was an “Eagle Scout”. He also received a scholarship to play football at the University of Alabama. He had a twenty-six year career as a postman at the Lanett AL Post office and was recognized as the “whistling postman”. Lester was blessed with a beautiful singing voice where he sang in the choir, community theater productions and many local events.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents Valter and Ola McCollough, sister Danueline Brown, and brother Goudy McCollough.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years Elaine McCollough, sons Larry(Connie) McCollough of West Point GA, Gary(Tina) McCollough of Lake Harding AL. and David McCollough of Knoxville, Tennessee. Lester was blessed with twenty-two grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.

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Elaine, so sorry to hear about Lester...Chad and I will always remember when we all went on that cruise together and had so much fun. We will be praying for you.

- Robin Butts

May the God of all comfort be with Elaine and family in this time of mourning and until they meet again one day.

- Eugene

Miss Elaine, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Lester. Our prayers are with you and your family. Many good memories of your family on 5th Avenue. DeeDee and Bobby Anderson

- DeeDee Anderson

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- DeeDee Anderson

Elaine, So sorry to hear about Lester. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you doing well and remember I am thinking of you. Mickey Yates

- Mickey Yates

Lester was a good friend Played football with him and really enjoyed his singing.. Elaine will be praying for you.

- Byron McEachern

Elaine, Jean and I are very sorry to hear about your loss. You both have been friends of ours for many years.You and your family will certainly be in our prayers. Our thoughts of you will be in our minds always. With Utmost Sympathy, Bryant and Jean

- Bryant Jackson