J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Collier, Horace Ray

Sunday, October 05, 2008

Waverly
Horace Ray Collier, 74, of Waverly passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008 at his home. Born on February 13, 1934, he was the son of the late Horace H. and Gladys Bishop Collier.
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 Jr., 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 on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 2:00 PM, officiated by Rev. Ray Rowland. The family will receive friends at Carsley United Methodist Church in Carsley on Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:30PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carsely United Methodist Church, 224 Otterdam Rd., Waverly, 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.

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I saw Horace 3 days before he passed away sitting in the yard. I was in a hurry, my grandmother was sick in the nursing home, and didn't take the time to say hi. I wish I had now. My condolences to the family, Mrs Collier, Barry, Stuart, and Robin.

Posted by: Doug Rollings at November 10, 2008 09:12 AM

Janet and Family, Iam so sorry to hear of the loss of Horace Ray. Though it has been many years since I have seen him, I remember what a kind and very friendly and loving man he was. There are really no words that one can say to take the heartache away except that you all will be with him again and when that time comes, it will be for all eternity.. Again, I offer my sincere condolences to all of you during this difficult time. God Bless you all.

Posted by: Dale Wolfrey Alter at October 6, 2008 11:00 AM

Linda, Wendal, Hunter, Janet and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Martha Marie, Billy, Bobby and Faith Galloway and Ashley Massey

Posted by: Horace Ray Collier at October 5, 2008 10:12 PM

Robin and Family,
I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Collier was a good person and fun to be around. I diffently won't forget our mini vacations.

Love, Winnie

Posted by: Winnie Kessiner at October 5, 2008 08:41 PM