Robert Tyrone "Khalif" Collier

Robert Tyrone "Khalif" Collier obituary, Newark, NJ

Robert Tyrone "Khalif" Collier

Robert Collier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perry Funeral Home - Newark from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2025.
Robert Tyrone Collier was gifted life on December 15, 1965 to the late Juanita and Thomas Collier. That gift of life was returned on December 2, 2025.
Robert was known to his family as Khalif, but the world knew him as Tyrone. He was educated in the Newark public school system.
Robert wore may different hats from security, handy man, parent volunteer at Belmont Runyon School alongside his wife, if you needed him he was only a phone call away. But the most important hats were Husband, Brother, Father, Uncle, Cousin and his favorite (Grandpa).
Robert was the life of the party, Dance and Poplock King. He was loving and caring, but he would tell you off in a minute if you got on his bad side.
Robert is preceded in death by his Wife Mahelick Williams Collier, and 3 Brothers Clyde Collier(Salaam), Ernest Jones (Butch) & Christopher Heller (Man).
Robert leaves to cherish his memory 1 Brother Derrick Jones, 5 Sisters Evelyn Collier, Sharon Willis, Agena Givens Dozier, Stephanie & Stacie Givens, 4 children Helien, Michael, Thomas & Linda Williams, 7 Grandchildren Monajah &Tahjanae Williams, Danajah & Maliena Jackson Williams, Igianna Clark, Virginia Onley & Epiphany Jackson Williams, and a host of very close nieces, nephews & cousins who all shared a great love for him, along with a multitude of extended family and friends.
The family wishes to thank everyone for the numerous phone calls, messages, offers of support and condolences.
This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Robert Tyrone Collier. Leave a message on the Tribute Wall to share your favorite memories and offer words of sympathy and comfort.
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