DAVID ISAAC MCCULLOUGH

David Isaac McCullough, age 74, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 2:07 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.Born July 3, 1938 in Churubusco, IN, he was the son of John Thomas and Marion Etta (Rosenogle) McCullough.

He graduated from Churubusco High School with the Class of 1956 and earned an Associate's Degree from Indiana Technology.He served in the United States Army from 1955 until he was honorably discharged in 1959.On January 16, 1960 he married Barbara J. Buckles at Faith Baptist Church.Raised in Churubusco, he lived in Fort Wayne for one year.Since 1964, he and his wife have resided in Columbia City.A former employee of J.I. Case, Churubusco, he worked at International Harvester from 1960-2000.He was a certified Master Gardener and loved to play euchre.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. McCullough of Columbia City; 3 sons, Chad A. (Christina) McCullough of Woodbridge, VA; Craig A. (Angela) McCullough and Clay A. (Taren) McCullough both of Columbia City; 2 sisters, Virginia Bair of Ligonier and Ellen Crabill of Churubusco; brother, Thomas "Gene" (Judy) McCullough of Albion; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Roy McCullough and Max McCullough; 2 sisters, Geraldine Weeks and Betty Phillips.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the funeral home. Graveside military honors by the Whitley Country Korean War Veterans Honor Guard and burial will follow at Stringtown Cemetery.Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. McCullough's memory to Master Gardeners.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.