James Winzer Collier

James Winzer Collier obituary, Jackson, GA

James Winzer Collier

James Collier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Haisten Funeral Home - Jackson on Mar. 6, 2025.
Mr. James Winzer (Wimp) Collier, age 90, peacefully passed away early Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025, at his residence, following a period of declining health. Wimp was born Monday, July 30, 1934, in Decatur to the late Bertha Griswell & Claude W. Collier. After graduating Southwest Dekalb High School, he served a tour in the United Stated Navy, then began a 34-year career as an installer and repairman with Southern Bell and AT&T. After retirement he started another job that he truly loved in maintenance with the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Wimp was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and the Jackson Christian Church which he was proud to help build. When he wasn't working, he could be found hunting or fishing or at the baseball field.
Along with his parents, Mr. Collier is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Betty Collier. His brother; Ray Collier and his sister; Faye Collier his grandson; Johnathon Morgan. He is survived by his children; Bobby & Demetrius Collier, Betsy & Perry Crowder, grandchildren; Amber & Josh Oberst, Austin & Kyle Collier, Casey & Beth Crowder, Corey & Laney Crowder, great-grandchildren; Madelynn Oberst, Bentley Oberst, Nolan Oberst, Paislee Collier, Beau Collier, Justin Crowder, Courtlyn Crowder, Walker Crowder and Carolina Crowder, a sister-in law; Dottie Collier, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. James Winzer (Wimp) Collier will be conducted Friday, March 7, 2025, at 3 PM in the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, Mr. Rudy Mangham will officiate. Interment will follow the Service in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home immediately prior to the Service beginning at 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers the Family request that you consider donations to: Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 151 Macedonia Church Rd, Jackson, GA 30233.
Those that wish to express their condolences online may visit WWW.haistenfuneral.com
Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson is serving the Collier Family.
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March 18, 2025

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March 6, 2025

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Dennis and Marcia Keye

March 18, 2025

Please accept our sincere condolences to all the Family, especially our wonderful neighbors, Amber and Josh Oberst.

Dennis and Marcia Keye

Alicia Gladden

March 6, 2025

Wimpy was always a bright star in my galaxy, and was one of the funniest people I ever knew. He did not judge ME harshly, but DID draw in the sand with his cane harshly...love to the Collier family and may he rest easy with his family up there now... Alicia Gladden

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