This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mlewis37 Surnames: CULLUM, WINTER, HOYLE, CAMPBELL, CLARK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.stanislaus/6060/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Turlock Journal PA8 Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998 Turlock, California Columbus R. Cullum -- Graveside services for Columbus Ray Cullum, 78, of Turlock are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at San Joaquin-Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella. Burial will be held during services. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Whitehurst Norton Chapel. Mr. Cullum was born in Lindseg, Okla. He died Friday at Emanuel Medical Center. He was employed for 40 years with the Turlock Irrigation District as a canal patrolman. He was a member of Grayson Assembly of God. During World War II he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with the U. S. Army. He was honored with the American Theater of Operations Service Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. He served as a private expert rifleman and expert infantryman from 1944 until 1946. Suvivors include his wife, Hazel Cullum of Turlock; four sons, Stanley Cullum of Modesto and Willard Cullum, Larry Cullum and Robert Emery, all of Turlock; three daughters, Kathy Winter of Waterford, Glenda Hoyle of Modesto and Jane Lea of Turlock; two brothers, Elmer Cullum of Tulare and Bill Cullum of Galt; two sisters, Opal Campbell and Bernice Clark, both of Visalia; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Transcribed by Minnie RAOGK volunteer [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.