David Edmond
Collier
May 10, 1965 - October 23, 2018
David Edmond Collier died unexpectedly on October 23, 2018. David was born on May 10, 1965 in Florence, Alabama to Bill and Carolyn Collier, who survive him. He attended the University of North Alabama, majoring in Marketing and Management. He married Missy Calloway Collier on July 2, 2005 in Florence, where they raised their daughter Kate. His passion for great food earned him the unparalleled reputation as the ultimate “host with the most” and he was known affectionately by his friends as “Granny Collier,” for his care-giving, concern, and pulse on the goings-on in his beloved hometown. David was a master of salesmanship and the owner of LCC Properties.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Missy, daughter Kate, by his parents. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Crawford and Maggie Yerbey, and Edmond and BerthaCollier.
Funeral services will take place at First United Methodist Church, 415 N. Seminary St., Florence AL 35630 on October 27, 2018 at 12:00 p.m., with Reverend Dale Cohen and Dr. Terry Stubblefield officiating
The family will visit prior to the service at 10:15 a.m. and will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts should be directed to Mary Jen Crane Fund at Florence First United Methodist Church, 415 N. Seminary St., Florence AL 35630.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to these dear friends who are serving as Pallbearers: Jeff Garrett, Rusty Carbine, John Franck, Joey Carlisle, Calvin Durham, Jamie Hillis, Bill Jordan, and Ken Davis, and honorary Pallbearers Tim Sewell and Brad Conner. Spry-Williams Funeral Home directing. The guest register may be signed at sprywilliams.com
Visitation
October 27, 2018
11:00 am
Funeral
October 27, 2018
12:00 pm
Burial Following at Greenview Cemetery
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134 Comments on “David Edmond Collier”
Love you, David.
Missy, I am so so sorry for your loss! You are in my prayers.
To The Collier Family—May God’s Richest Blessings be with you in the loss of David. I have many fond memories of our work time together at Bevis Furniture. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack & Janet Harrison
Central Heights
Dear Missy and Dear Kate ,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you now and always. David was a great man. He was one of the first people to reach out to us and be our friend when we moved here. May God comfort you with the knowledge that David lives a rich and wonderful life and loved you two so very much.
Love, The Crenshaw Family
Missy, I am so very sorry about David. Know you are in my thoughts
Missy and Kate: Tom and I are so sorry for your loss. We both loved David and Dena talked to him often. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your faith will get you through this.
Dena and Tom McNeill
Bill, I never met your son David but wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
To David’s Parents and Family, your son/husband/father was a rockstar in my book. He was caring and compassionate and one of the most empathetic people I knew. I mourn with you in your loss and send you all my prayers and good wishes.