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Dillon Dale Collier

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Dillon Collier Obituary

Name: Visitation for Dillon Dale Collier
Start: 2021-06-25T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-06-26T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Greenwood Baptist Church

Dillon Dale Collier, 26 of Andrews, TX passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 surrounded by his family after a valiant battle against Alstrom Syndrome and its complications. The family will be accepting guests at Greenwood Baptist Church on Friday, June 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Dillon's Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Lenwood Tarpley Jr. will be officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Clay Britton, Brett Holly, Joey Maddox, Kevin Manning, Kody Martindale, Tyler Moreno, Michael Owens, Billy Smith, and Raymond York. Dillon was born on September 21, 1994 in Alamogordo, NM to David and Channon Collier. Dillon was a 2013 graduate of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Dillon had an insatiable appetite for life, sports, and food! There are few in this life who loved with the fervor that he did. Among his favorites were his momma, his friends, and Tom Brady! He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, singing skills, and sneaky ability to get and hide snacks. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was always a willing participant in their shenanigans. He loved life and people like few others. His presence will forever be missed, and his memory cherished by all that had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his parents, David and Channon Collier; sister, Courtney Holly (husband Brett and children Jaylee, Carter and Wyatt); sister, Kirstin Manning (husband Kevin and daughter Camdyn); grandmothers, JoLene Bulman and Sissy Hallman; aunts and uncles, Kelley Moreno, Patrick Collier (wife LeeAnn), Dawn Hix (husband James); and cousins, Tyler and Chaley Moreno and Alena, Dakota and Paige Hix. Dillon is preceded in death by his brother, Holden Curfew; grandparents, Roger Bulman (Papa), Carol Bunce (Meme), David Preston Collier (Granddad), and Dallas Keel (brother in law) The family would like to express their gratitude to the countless friends and family members that have shown tremendous outpourings of love along with prayers, food, and donations. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alstrom Syndrome International at https://www.alstrom.org/support/. Arrangements are under the care of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Jun. 25, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Dillon Collier

20 Entries

Dom Brady

April 10, 2025

Found out about this awesome guy growing up watching the video of him playing football. Amazed by his tenacity, I searched him up to see how he was getting on and was saddened to hear he had passed. God took a real one. Rest easy Dillon

Mike

October 22, 2024

I looked him up and found this to my great sadness. I'm sorry he is no longer with us. Rest in peace Dillon.

Kristina

October 16, 2024

I remember when Dylan played blind football and he went to the championship. Dylan would've been a great football player... RIP Dylan... :(

Hercules

July 4, 2024

Long Live The Goat , They don´t make em like you anymore ! Rest in Power

Gary B Fleenor

May 11, 2024

Brave young man a example for all of us.

Ralph

May 6, 2024

I was just watching this Netflix special of comedian Kat Williams. In his show he posted Dillions video of him playing football. The video was so funny in so many beautiful ways . I decided to look up Dillon's name to know more of him . My happiness was briefly cut short when I learned that he had passed away. I paused in a grief stage. Then I started to read more about him in his obituary and immediately my happiness, and fun filled thoughts about Dillion came back. One can immediately tell just by reading about him that you be overwhelmed in joy and laughter of his personality . Dillon is still making people all over the world laugh and smile. His spirit will live forever! One of the best comedians in show biz put Dillon on a larger scale to joke about him playing football, but he actually made Dillon a celebrity that brings laughter to homes every click of his video. Dillon , may your earthly shell rest in peace here on earth and let your soul travel to that place not made with hands eternal in the Heavens. I hope your new assignment God gives you brings the world happiness again. Forever a friend you touched , Ralph

Chris

August 2, 2023

Just seen a video of Dillon and looked him up. He had more heart than as a kid than a lot of people will have in all the years of their life combined. RIP Dillon

That Guy

February 21, 2023

rip legend

Jimbo Slice love from Estonia

November 2, 2022

I'd seen it before, but a video of him playing football appeared on Instagram and I thought I'd search his name. Rest in peace Dillon.

Patrick Ranslam

October 15, 2022

God bless your son.

Gary Winthorpe

August 26, 2022

He was the best football player hands down. Rest easy my friend.

Ryan from Australia

September 23, 2021

He inspired people all over the world, really lived life without fear.

Julie Guthart

June 28, 2021

I remember Dillion because I had him in class at NMSBVI. He loved learning and had an incredible sense of humor. He taught me about one of his favorite recipes..King Ranch Chicken. He had a deep love for his family. Rest in peace Dillion.

Sandra Haskell

June 26, 2021

I remember Dillion's smile! Dillon made everyday with him happy. I worked with Dillon at Greenwood.
Sandy Haskell

JudyWatkins Spruell

June 26, 2021

I will always remember Dillion as being a happy knowledge seeking young man. I loved working puzzles with him in our spare time. He was a terrific guy and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with your family.

Margie Macias

June 25, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dillon. When he first came to NMSBVI he was a spunky, young boy with lots of energy and enthusiasm for his Dallas Cowboys, and he let you know it. Later, he became a refined young man. I think of him often when I drive by the house where the family lived in Alamogordo. Rest in Peace, sweet Dillon. You will never be forgotten.

Michael O'Hara

June 25, 2021

David and Channon I'm so sorry to hear of Dillon's passing. What a handsome man he became. I remember him as a toddler and what a ball of fire he was!
I'm happy to know you had those years with him and the memories that will live on with you and the girls.

johnny l whitlock

June 25, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mark A Mermis

June 24, 2021

God gained an Angel.