Terry Dee McCollum After a 19 month battle with Esophageal Cancer, Terry Dee McCollum, 68, our dearly loved Husband, Father, Papa and Uncle, passed into the presence of his Heavenly Father on August 6, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Nikki; daughter, Paige (John) Martin; son, Brent McCollum; granddaughter, Brieanna Carpenter; grandson, Brendon Carpenter; sister, Starr (Mike) Kletzien; niece, Brooke (Peter) Russo; great-niece, Andrea Russo and great-nephew, Coleton Russo. Terry was a Yardmaster for the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads for 41 years, retiring in 2003. He was an active member of three Alumni Boards, The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Rincon High School and Eastern Arizona College. He lived out his service to the Lord at Mt. View Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Choir member. He loved singing, cheering on the Arizona Wildcats, traveling and spending time with those he loved. Terry never met a stranger and had so many close friends, some that have been in his life for over 65 years. He had the gift of encouragement and an ability to bring happiness to everyone that knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Mt. View Baptist Church, 3500 W. Overton Rd., Tucson, AZ 85742. Donations may be made to the Mt. View Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.