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Billy Ray Collier

1931 - 2014

Billy Ray Collier obituary, 1931-2014, Arlington, TX

BORN

1931

DIED

2014

Billy Collier Obituary

Billy Ray Collier, 82, passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. Service: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Sublett Road Baptist Church, 4211 W. Sublett Road, Arlington. Billy Ray was best remembered for his gift of gab and was known to never have met a stranger. He was a devoted and caring Christian husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Collier. Survivors: Sons, Billy Ray Collier Jr. and Jimmy and wife, Sher Gayda; daughter, Linda Miller; grandchildren, Lisa White and husband, Stephen, Jason Miller and wife, Dominique, Angela Collier, Raechel Collier, Tracy Collier and Jonathon Collier; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Collier and wife, Pansy, and Jack and wife, Dot Collier; and sister, Velma Davis.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 19, 2014.

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Linda Williams

January 26, 2014

I delivered Meals on Wheels to Mr. Collier, and he was a favorite client of mine. Always very welcoming and personable. I will remember his charm, wit, and down-home accent. The man could turn a phrase!

Betty Barker-Smith

January 19, 2014

Linda, Jimmy. So sorry to read about the passing of your dad.

Karina Chavez

January 19, 2014

RIP Billy Ray. You will be missed!

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