Ennis Mccollum Jr.

Ennis McCollum Jr.

October 28, 1961 born to the union of Ennis “ Bob ” Sr. and Evada McCollum, South Bend, Indiana.

Ennis accepted Christ into his life at a young age under theguidance of his mother, Evada. He accepted and embraced the commitment again when he joined Pathway Missionary Baptist Church.

Ennis attended Colfax Elementary School and Brown Middle School. After graduating from LaSalle High School in 1980, he attended Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia. He returned home from Savannah to care for his father, Ennis Sr. Later he would move to Indianapolis and return to school at Ivy Tech Community College for the culinary program.

Ennis was a skillfull chef. He gained his skills through education and hands on experience. He was employed by Clarian Health Methodist Campus for over 25 years. He was also employed by Sodexo for many years. His love and skill as a cook allowed him to start his own catering company, Supreme Catering. Ennis was well known for his curry chicken.

Ennis loved his family, music, and sports. An avid sports fan, especially football and basketball. He often won the betting pools. His favorite college team was Notre Dame. Passionately called Papa by the grandkids, he taught them to say “ Notre Dame ” before they were potty trained. His love of sports lead him to be assistant basketball coach at Indianapolis Public School 74.

He leaves to cherish his memories his: mother, Evada McCollum; wife, Lisa Mays McCollum; daughters, Erica Owens, Tina Pettigrew-Crumble, Jacquelyn Robertson, Katharyn Robertson; sons, Antoine McCollum and Michael Bennett; grandkids, Jordan, Austin, Julius, Tyler, AntoineJr., Aaliyah, Lazario, Lazashney, Dante' De ’ Aira, Bryan, and Jayson; brother, Robert Earl McCollum;niece, Tyri; and nephews, Robert Earl Jr. and Robert Earl; Aunt, Jeanett McCollum (Robert); former wife Regina Humphrey and a host of family and friends

Ennis is preceded in death by his: father, Ennis McCollum Sr., and paternal grandparents, Alex Sr. and Gertrude McCollum of Registar,Georgia and Mr & Mrs Ellis Kittrell Southbend, Indiana; sister Veronica McCollum; brother James McCollum and aunt Maxine Carathers

A memorial service will be Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 3pmat Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services – Lawrence, 5215 N. Shadeland Avenue, with visitation from2pm until the time of service.