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William Collister Obituary
William David Collister II of Montgomery passed away on April 10, 2021 at the age of 86. Bill graduated from Holmes High School in Covington, Kentucky and served four years in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Bill was an active member of Taylor Road Baptist Church. Bill was preceded in death by his father and mother Clarence and Ina Collister and his three brothers, Clarence Jr., Ray and Tom (Rita). He leaves a loving wife of 64+ years, Ann Collister, son Keith Collister, Atlanta, GA. daughter Sharon (Robert) Walker, Cumming, GA, one granddaughter J. Nicole, and four grandsons William D. Collister III (Mary Beth), Timothy D. Walker, Michael D. Walker (Paige), and Jacob W. Walker. He also leaves a number of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Taylor Road Baptist Church, 1685 Taylor Road, Montgomery, Alabama. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 with the service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Building Fund at Taylor Road Baptist Church, or Wounded Warriors.
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Rebecca Linton
April 21, 2021
Dear Ann,
I was so sorry to read of Bill's death. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely, Rebecca Linton
Peggy and Harrel McKinney
April 14, 2021
To Ann Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We loved Bill very much. He was such a special person and we will miss him dearly. Sincerely Peggy and Harrel McKinney
Lori and David Winkler
April 13, 2021
Mrs Collister, Sharon, Keith and families, we are so sorry about the passing of your loving husband, father, and Grandfather. He was such a sweet and kind man and I will miss seeing him when he was visiting in Cumming. Our prayers are with you that the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
Your friends, the Winkler family
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