Alan Ray Collier

Alan Ray Collier obituary, Columbus, OH

Alan Ray Collier

Alan Collier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home - Columbus on Oct. 25, 2025.

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ALAN RAY COLLIER, age 65, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his residence. He was a great father and loved his babies. He was an avid fisherman, and loved playing all sports. His teams were the O.S.U. Buckeyes, the Cleveland Browns, and his softball team, the True Smokers. His favorite saying was "In a minute" and he loved the Southend and Stambaugh Avenue.
Preceded in death by mother Joyce Ann Clay; father, William Melvin Collier; brothers, Michael and Anthony Collier; brother-in-law, Curtis Williams. He was survived by his sister, Pamela Williams; his significant other and mother of his children, Melissa; children, Sandy Wymer, Alyssa Collins (Cary), Alan Collier (Shauna), Ashley Collins, Destiny Collins, and Christopher Collins; grandchildren, Teron, Victoria, Savannah, Zephaniah, Nevaeh, Malachi, Addy, Warren, Isaac, Eric, Raelynn, and Kehlani; nieces and nephews, Lamont (Monica), Shanice, DeMarques, James, Michael, William, Renee, Kanija, and Delilah.
Visitation with the family 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 8, 2025. at COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Avenue, where his funeral service follows at 12:30 P.M. Interment at Fernwood Cemetery in Lockbourne Ohio.

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