Robert L. “Pup” “Joe” McColloch Jr., 65, of East Liberty, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, Dec. 2, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He enjoyed drag racing, tractor pulling, going to car shows, collecting cars and tractors and traveling on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He truly loved spending time with his family, especially attending all of his grandchildren’s, niece’s and nephew’s activities he could.
A 1971 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, he was a lifelong farmer and also worked as a construction inspector for the Ohio Department of Transportation for 30 years. He was a life member of the national HOG Association, member of HOG Motorsports of Plain City since 1985, founding member of the Central Ohio Antique Tractor Pullers Association, member of the Ohio State Antique Tractor Pullers Association and the Logan County Antique Power Association, a proud member of the Democratic party and a volunteer member of the Perry Township Fire Department.
He was born Oct. 3, 1953, in Bellefontaine, to the late Robert L. and Beulah M. (Lucas) McColloch Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Monna Coles.
He is survived by his companion in life for 36 years, Sandy Wilcox of East Liberty; daughter, Jessica (J.D.) Gibson of East Liberty; grandchildren, Kane and Kaelin Gibson; brothers and sister, John P. (Cindy) McColloch of East Liberty, Catheryn N. (Jim Smith) Whitmore of Lakeview and John E. (Marilyn) Coles of Lorain; nieces and nephews, Johnny (Rhonda) Coles, Michael (Kim) Coles, David (Shanel) Henry, Cara (Judson) Murray, Jean (David Brunke) Reames and Rebecca McColloch; great-nieces and nephews, John-Michael, Angel, Dylan and Dalton Coles, Mason Coles, Morgan and Camden Henry, Neve Murray and Conner and Xavier Reames; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home, Schnurrenberger Chapel, at 222 W. Center St., West Mansfield. The Rev. Linda Dulin-Moore will officiate funeral services at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at East Liberty Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested a donation in his memory be made to either the Chief Montgomery Memorial Scholarship Fund or East Liberty United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.