Jesse "Eddie" Collier Jr

Jesse "Eddie" Collier Jr obituary, Louisville, KY

Jesse "Eddie" Collier Jr

Jesse Collier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owen Funeral Home - Dixie Highway on Jun. 6, 2025.

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Jesse "Eddie" Collier, Jr.,57, passed away June 3, 2025 with family by his side.
Eddie was born on August 31, 1967 to the late Jessie Collier Sr. and Beverly (Tatum) Collier of Louisville, Ky. He was the owner of Eddies Auto and Upholstery where he and his son Chris worked together. He loved to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a loving father, Paul (grandpa), and known to the rest of the world as Eddie or Little Edward.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Harold Collier.
Survived by his former wife Joyce Travis, children Angela Collier (Charlie) and Christopher Collier; grandson Zachary and one on the way Cooper; companion Denise, three furry companions (his babies) Moe, Belle and Spuds; and so many friends and family.
Funeral service will be Saturday June 7, 2025 at 3:00pm Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00-3:00pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in Eddies memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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