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Woodford Collier Obituary
Woodford Martin Collier, 94 formerly of Michigan, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2025, in Clarksville, TN.
There will be memorial gathering will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.
Celebration of life will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025 at Merkle Funeral Service, Romulus, MI. Visitation will be held held 11 a.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Collier will be laid to rest at Michigan Memorial Park next to his late wife, Virginia Collier.
He was born on June 10, 1930 in Garden City, MI; son to the late Frank and Cora Winkley Collier.
Mr. Collier was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and later retired from Ford Motor Company. He will be remembered as a loving father and friend.
Survivors include his children Kenneth Collier, Dennis Collier and Elizabeth “Betty” Vividoa. He also leaves behind many loving family members and friends.
Condolences may be made at Navefuneralhomes.com
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May
16
Memorial Gathering
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home
1209 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
May
19
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Merkle Funeral Service
Romulus, MI
May
19
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Merkle Funeral Service
Romulus, MI
Funeral services provided by:
McReynolds Nave & Larson Funeral Home1209 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
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