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Lee Collier Obituary

47 of Bradenton, passed away April 16, 2014. Born In Minot, ND but was living in Eden, SD for the last 3 years. He leaves many family & friends behind, too many to mention but he loved them all dearly. He was a hardworking carpenter who took pride in his work. He was very involved with Pop Warner Football and was well known as "Coach Lee" by all the kids. Lee loved FSU, Tampa Bay Bucs, fishing and playing poker. He is survived by sons: Jason and Kyle Collier; Stepchildren: Jamie and James Zornan; Grandsons: Austin Collier and DJ Clark; former wife: Angela and Jeannine Keeling (mother of his sons). A celebration of life service will be held 6:00pm Saturday May 31, 2014 at Happy Gospel Church 1915 53rd Avenue East Bradenton.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on May 29, 2014.

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June 4, 2014

I knew lee for a short time in high school, he was a great guy. Sorry he is gone.

Donna Gorham

May 31, 2014

Lee was a comical person.Im praying for his family.nobody will ever forget him.Donna Gorham

May 31, 2014

Lee was a comical person.Im glad I got to know him.I pray for his family.

May 30, 2014

My condolence to the Collier Family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time.
-Catherine

Teddi Graves

May 30, 2014

RIP Lee, you will be missed by many.Always be an angel and watch over the little ones & give Bubba & Lorne, & Mom our love too!!

vickie burleson

May 29, 2014

I will never forget the night I met Lee Collier,that was the beginning of so many good times and memories with him,such a good looking man,Mike and I will never forget him,we will always be here for his kids,and all the family,love you Lee,always in our hearts.xoxoxox sent to you in Heaven

LIVING THE DREAM

Sonya Justice

May 29, 2014

Lee was A Big Part Of The Justice Family!We Had Such Great Times And I Will Miss The Gator Vs FSU Games We Always Had A Great Time! Lee Was A Brother To My Husband That He Never Had! Our Family Will Always Hold Him Dear To Our Hearts, But Never Will He Be Forgotten As The MEMORIES Will Last A Life Time!!! Hope You & Lorne & Bubba Are Fishing Away I'm Sure You 3 Have Already Found Your Own Honey Hole!! Till We All Meet Again RIP Lee
Love...The Justice Family

May 29, 2014

I met lee and the rest of the clan out at perico bay back in 88 when I lived on the Island,and worked together for quite a while.I went out to help him reside this old house in South Dakota about a year and a half ago a little one horse town,nice place.We kept in touch every couple months or so.A friend I will miss for sure.We will see you again lee. Edog

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