Ira McColl's Obituary
Ira McColl, age 80, of Steeleville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 11:20 p.m. in his home. Ira was born on September 17, 1936 in Belleville, IL, a son to Ira and Georgia (Raban) McColl. On April 23, 1971 he married Ruth Ratliff in Waukegan, IL. Ira worked a fulfilling career in law enforcement being a Deputy Sheriff for Platte and Converse Counties in Wyoming from 1974 to 1992 and finally retiring after working at Menard Correctional Center where he worked as a cat walk guard. Ira was a veteran of the Navy having served aboard the USS Bristol, and in both the Vietnam and Korean War. Ira was a proud member of the USS Bristol Association Navy Club and the National Rifle Association, he also loved fishing and hunting. Survivors include three sons, Joey Lee Taylor (Suzette Hagan) of Wheatland, WY, Terry Wayne Taylor of Battle Mountain, NV, and Kenneth Michael McColl of Steeleville, IL and two grandchildren Jessica and Joshua Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and his brother Ricky McColl. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Pyatt Funeral Home Coulterville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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