ORLEANS Robert “Bob” Collier, 79, Orleans, (Bromer Community) passed away Monday, August 23, 2010, at his residence.
Born February 11, 1931, in Champagne-Urbana, Illinois, he was the son of Harry I. and Verna Mae (Chastain) Collier.
Bob was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was a life-long farmer and a member of Carters Creek Christian Church.
Surviving: daughter,
Judith Pierce, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
sons,
Ronald Collier and wife, Debby, Tucson, Arizona
Richard Collier and wife, Rebecca, Paoli
7 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
sisters,
Reba Ridinger, St. Joseph, Illinois
Mary Jones, LasVegas, Nevada
Louise Halverson, California
brother,
Mervin Collier, Bedford
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Roger Collier; sisters, Estelle Ellison and Bernice Richardson; and brother, Clarence Collier.
Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16, at Mt. Tabor Cemetery with Elder Barry Bishop officiating. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.
Memorial Gifts: Carters Creek Christian Church