Mr. Johnny Joe Collier, age 87, of Fayetteville, TN passed away December 2, 2020 at his residence. Joe was born April 18, 1933 in Lincoln County, TN to the late John Lee and Eileen Faulkner Collier.
Joe served his country in the U.S. Army and then went on to pursue a career with Boeing. After his retirement from Boeing, he continued to pursue his love of golf with family and friends, and was considered a great golfer by those who played with him. He was a graduate of MTSU where he was captain of the football team, he continued to be an avid supporter of MTSU and attended several games over the years. As a child he attended the Chestnut Ridge Church of Christ where he was baptized.
He is survived by his wife, Imogene Collier; nieces Judy (James Morgan) Wagster Toon and Vicki Lynn Presley; nephews Eddy (Carrie) Johnson, Curt (Evelyn) Young, and Phillip (Diane) Wagster; great-niece; Allison Johnson. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Glenn Thompson, Margaret Young, and Alice Wagster.
A private family service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Johnny Joe Collier
