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Boy Norfleet Collier Jr.

1931 - 2018

Boy Collier Obituary

Boy Norfleet Collier Jr., 87, of Fairbanks, passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at his home in Fairbanks. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Christ Lutheran Church, 1798 Iniakuk Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99709. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Those wishing to send condolences may do so at Blanchard Family Funeral Home; 611 Noble St. Fairbanks, AK 99701 or at blanchardfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily News-Miner on Oct. 25, 2018.

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Henry Kozloff

November 3, 2018

Boy and I had many talks about hunting and the great community of Tok. He was a confidant and very good friend. I will miss him. I will cherish his memory forever.

My condolences to the family.

Darlene Summar-Charles

November 1, 2018

My condolences to the family. Knew him well in Tok, Alaska.

Elizabeth Cook

November 1, 2018

Dr. Collier was a kind and thoughtful man, whose counseling brought help to those who needed it. Many decades later, we remain grateful for the care he gave our family.

October 30, 2018

To The Family of Mr. Boy Norfleet Collier Jr., please accept my sincere sympathy and deepest condolences. Please know you are not alone in your grief. Our Heavenly Father sees and hears your cries of grief. (2 Kings 20:5) He is there for you because he truly "cares for you." (CL)

Tom Jasper

October 30, 2018

Dr. Collier ("Boy" to us at work) was/is one of the finest men who I have ever had the privilege to know. We worked together at FCC for 10 years and he was very compassionate. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP, Boy, job very well done. Rest easy my friend.

M C

October 30, 2018

I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Boy. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time (Psalm 91:11).

Edwards

October 30, 2018

May the God of all comfort, strengthen the family during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolence. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17

M Craig

October 29, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of your loved one and God's promises to return those who passed away in death. 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

D. M.

October 25, 2018

My sincere condolences. May your treasured memories & the words of Jeremiah 31:13 bring you comfort at this difficult time.

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Celebration of Life

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Christ Lutheran Church

1798 Iniakuk Ave, Fairbanks, AK

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611 Noble Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701

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