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ALLAN COLLIER Obituary
ALLAN CLEO COLLIER "Big Al"
On Thursday, April 19, 2012 of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved brother of Larry (Marian) Collier; uncle of Donna Collier, Cathie Winffel, Kelly Collier, Doug Anderson, Carey Lee-Own. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, April 24, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for ALLAN COLLIER
Thomas Anderson
April 16, 2025
Remembering the impact and the laughs
John & Fran Jarboe
April 16, 2023
Big Al is surely missed he had a big heart and we have great memories. Rest in Peace
Fran Jarboe's
April 23, 2019
On Big Al's anniversary still remembering his good heart. The fun and memories from SSY and Buffalo Gap.
Jeffrey Smith
May 4, 2012
Big Al. You asked for so little but your strong presence provided so much for myself and others in JFK. You better define that school than anyone else, and I thank you for your guidance and sometimes, your ear when I had no one else to talk to.
April 26, 2012
RIP BIG AL, You will be missed. you had a great sense of humor and you were always respectful to the students of Kennedy. Denise King class of "88
Evelyn Wills
April 25, 2012
RIP Big Al. You were the best at JFK. You made me smile with your great humor but when it came to getting to class on time, you did not play :) and I thank you for that. RIP!! Evelyn Wills JFK Class of 89.....
Jennifer Morgan-Krejcha
April 25, 2012
Big Al was such a big part of my high school days. As our security/hall monitor he kept us on task in a loving way. He was our friend and guardian. A big teddy bear. He will be dearly missed.
Thomas Anderson
April 24, 2012
Al, you will be missed - I remember the Santa hat and the wedding dress - big smiles. I have very good memories during my time as principal of JFK HS - thank you -
Vicki Crabtree
April 24, 2012
May you rest in peace Al.
Eric Rodney
April 24, 2012
Big Al,
You were always my "go to" guy when I had questions and the one I wanted with me at meetings. Your sense of humor and all around great attitude are what I will remember. I miss you.
Buddy Worth
April 23, 2012
Al,
Everyone who knew you is a little worse off with you gone.
Always there with a helping hand.
Rest in peace.
April 23, 2012
Al was very creative, resourceful,and always very helpful.
Kimberly
Chris Peeke
April 23, 2012
Al, you were one of the best of the best. You will be missed more than you would have ever known.
April 23, 2012
Al Collier spent his life doing for others, the man behind the camera. Rest in peace.
Jeff and Linda Schultz
John & Fran Jarboe
April 23, 2012
Al,hopefully, you join up with R.T. and have some fun memories with her. You'll be missed, you were always full of life and one could always depend on you. To your family our heartfelt sorrow, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Go-"Big Al'
patty racz
April 23, 2012
big al, i miss you sooooo much. you were an amazing man, like no other! you were my guardian angel and confidant and dear dear friend for 34 years. your loss will be felt deeply everyday. the people in heaven just got one hell of a great guy. love ya big al
Marsha Zangroniz
April 23, 2012
Al, you were always there with a smile, a joke and your great outfits! Thanks, Al.
Heather and Jim DeLand
April 22, 2012
Thanks for being a wonderful friend to my dad and for sharing some great stories of your escapades together - the most memorable being your road trip to Clemson. Also, thank you for taking better pics of our wedding than our professional photographer.
God bless.
Wayne Long
April 22, 2012
Al, my true friend. You will be missed.
April 22, 2012
I am sorry for the loss. Here are some encouraging words from the bible. "And he will wipe out every tear from their eye and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be any more. The former things have passed away"
April 22, 2012
With sympathy ~ RIP, Big Al!
Carol Xander
WHS
Gary Peters
April 22, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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