Carl S.
McCollister, Jr., 86
Carl S. McCollister, Jr. passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home. He was born in Dorchester County on June 23, 1935 and was a son of the late Carl S. McCollister, Sr. and Emma Knauer McCollister.
Mr. McCollister graduated from Cambridge High School. He was a farmer for many years and later, he did some painting on the side. Mr. McCollister enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and watching old westerns. He was a past member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Cambridge Elks, and Cambridge Christian Fellowship.
He is survived by his wife, Frances D. McCollister of East New Market; three sons, Ronnie McCollister and wife Sandy of East New Market, Terry McCollister and wife Donna of Cambridge and Rick McCollister and wife Karen of East New Market; grandchildren, Ryan McCollister and wife Amanda of East New Market, Heather Travers and husband Rick of Cambridge, Doug McCollister and wife Brooksie of Linkwood, Megan Raughton of Cambridge and Hannah McCollister of Secretary; great grandchildren, Harper, Jackson, Kaleigh, Gavin, Layla, Dylan, Tristen and Noah; a sister, Alice Keyes of Cambridge; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Ryan McCollister, Doug McCollister, Tristen Raughton, Jeff Keyes, Kevin Keyes, and Rick Rios.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge. Rev. George W. Wheatley, Jr. officiated Interment followed at Dorchester Memorial Park. Family received friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of choice.