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1938
DIED
2023
Otis Collum Obituary
Otis Russell
Collum
April 16, 1938
January 1, 2023
Otis passed away in Colorado Springs on the first day of the new year at the age of 84. He is survived by his daughters, Joyce Precord (Ralph) and Sherrie Currotto. Three grandchildren, Ross Precord (Jennifer), Joseph Currotto (Mallory) and Nichole Currotto. Five great grandchildren. Three brothers, Larry, Clyde and Johnnie and four sisters Bobby, Neoma, Jerry and Sandra. And several nieces and nephews. He also left behind his close friend of 40 years, Millie Straka. No services are planned.
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Sue Gallivan
February 3, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce & Family:
I got know Otis many years ago . When move in neighborhood his house next block down from us . When Otis and his little dog would be walk by our house. My dad would be sitting on the front porch . Otis would come in the yard and and sit on the front porch visit with my Dad. After that when I saw Otis I would visit with him or wave. Years went by. And when he was driving his in truck or blue van by he would wave or Honk his horn. And his phone calls too.
When on Feb 1 ,2023 a friend of mine in Otis neighborhood call me know and let that Otis had pass I sorry to hear that. My Condolence goes out to all of the family. He will be miss. I happy that I got to know Otis over the years.
My thought & Prayers goes with you all.
Betty B.
January 7, 2023
Good memories of dancing with Otis at the Colorado Springs Sr.Ctr. May he rest in peace.
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