Virgil W. Collier, age 82, of Tullahoma, TN, formerly of Five Points, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Columbia Machine Works, and of the Christian Faith. Mr. Collier served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kelly L. and Mary “Lacy” Pilkinton Collier; and one brother, Leon Collier.
He is survived by
Wife –
Hester Mae Collier, Tullahoma, TN formerly of Five Points, TN
Two Sons –
Michael Collier (Emily), Lynnville, TN
Wayne Collier (Kate), Mt. Pleasant, TN
One Daughter –
Tena Wooten (Jeff), Tullahoma, TN
Two Sisters –
June Shedd, Mt. Juliet, TN
Jo Ogg, Lawrenceburg, TN
One Sister-in-law –
Barbara Collier, Madison, TN
Seven Grandchildren
Three Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 15, 2015, with Donnie Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Freemon Cemetery in Leoma, TN with full military honors. Family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
