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Horace Collier Obituary
He was retired from Allied Signal after 32 years of service, and later joined the Surry Sherriff's Department as a deputy and served 10 years.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janet Padgett Collier; four children, Barry Collier and wife, Hope, Stuart Collier and wife, Angelia, Robin Collier Ashworth and husband Junior, Linda Collier Buhls and husband, Wendal; five grandchildren, Katherine Collier, Hunter Buhls, Timmy Collier, Jason Collier and Peyton Collier; a sister, Daphne Burnett; a brother, Gary Collier. He was predeceased by a brother, Roy Collier.
A funeral service will be held at Waverly Cemetery at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7,
2008, officiated by the Rev. Ray Rowland. The family will receive friends at Carsley United Methodist Church in Carsley from 6:30 to 8:30 Monday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carsely United Methodist Church, 224 Otterdam Road, Waverly, VA 23890, or Waverly Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, VA 23890. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss & Son, Purviance Chapel in Wakefield.
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Memories and Condolences
for Horace Collier
Janet Appel
October 7, 2008
Thinking of you all in your time of great loss.
The Appel Family
Jim Banton
October 6, 2008
Stuart,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.May the Lord be with you and your family during this time of loss and sorrow. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your Friends,
Jim and Kathy Banton
Penny Hite
October 6, 2008
To the Collier Families:
We are so sorry for your loss. "Teddy Bear" will be missed by all who knew him. He was an icon to our community, and a real "Family Man".
Love,
Larry & Penny Hite
Deborah Kelly-Carter
October 6, 2008
My sincere condolences to the family of Horace Collier. I feel privileged to have worked with a man of such integrity and compassion. I know, Horace, that you are in the very presence of Jesus now; peace and comfort are yours as promised!
TONY BARRETT
October 6, 2008
In tears I saw you sinking,
I watched you fade away.
You suffered much in silence,
you fought so hard to stay.
You faced your task with courage.
Your spirit did not bend,
and still you kept on fighting until the very end.
God saw you getting tired.
When a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you and whispered "come to me".
So when I saw you sleeping So peaceful, free from pain.
I could not wish you back
to suffer that again.
BONNIE RAE
October 6, 2008
Life on earth seems more involved
Endless problems that cannot be solved
In times as these let's steal away
Bow our heads in solitude and pray
Just close our eyes and open our heart
All worries and cares will soon depart
As we yield ourselves to God above
He will hold us secure in HIS love
When we are tired, afraid or alone
Thinking our life has gone all wrong
Then we see an open door of Prayer
Knowing God is waiting for us there
He only asks us to do our best
Through our prayer He will do the rest
Our heart is the temple and God is there
As we place our all in His loving care
He listens as we pray hearing each one
We ask in HIS name Thy will be done
On earth and in our life each day
To help carry our burdens away
The ones we find too heavy to bear
With Faith, God answers our prayer
His Grace He's given as we did bow
For His blessings we thank Him now !!!
SHERIFF RAYMOND BELL
October 6, 2008
GOD WILL KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS OF GRACE AND MERCY AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.
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