In loving memory of

ROGER WAYNE COLLIER
March 30, 1947 - April 11, 2009

PIERCETON DATELINECONTACT: Betty Collier, wifePO Box 638, Pierceton, IN 46562574-594-9063Roger Wayne Collier, age 62, of Pierceton, IN passed away at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home, Warsaw, IN. Born on March 30, 1947 in Partridge, KY, he was the son of Vincent L. and Pearl M. (Halcomb) Collier.He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School. On November 1, 1991 he married Betty White in Warsaw, IN. He retired from Explorer Van and owned his own bakery-pastry pantry in Decatur, IN. He was a resident of Pierceton, IN for 19 years prior to that he was a resident of Columbia City for the majority of his life.Survivors include his Wife, Betty Collier of Pierceton, IN; daughter, Lanaya "Tina" (Jason) Jones of Columbia City, IN; sons, Damion (Dawn) Collier of Fort Wayne, IN; Charles Collier of Pierceton, IN; 6 brothers, Timothy (Margaret) R. Maggard of Whitesburg, KY; Dewey Ed Collier of Beattyville, KY; Paul (Martine) L. Maggard of Whitesburg, KY; Wallace (Peggy) Collier of Columbia City, IN; Harold Collier of Columbia City, IN; Rick Collier of Columbia City, IN; 3 sisters, Stacy (Tom Frankart) M. Dear of Columbia City, IN; Mantie (Don) L. Furnas of Warsaw, IN; Sandra L. Collier of Columbia City, IN; 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Janice Marie Proffitt, brother, Daniel B. Maggard.Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the funeral home with Dr. David Biberstein of Pathway Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton, IN. Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Collier's memory to the Collier Family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.

Tributes

Tara Maggard wrote on Apr 20, 2009:

"Lorene, Sandy, and family,My heart goes out to you and I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers."

Colubia City High School Alumni Association wrote on Apr 20, 2009:

"The Columbia City High School Alumni Association (CCHSAA) sends their condolences to the family of Roger Wayne Collier a CCHS Alumni.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Officers and Board of DirectorsColumbia City High SchoolAlumni Associationwww.cchsaa.org"

Anna Boggs wrote on Apr 19, 2009:

"God Bless all your family and He is the Great Comforter and He will comfort you if you ask Him to.I know how hard it is to lose a loved one."

Opal Zornes wrote on Apr 18, 2009:

"Lorene, may God give you and your family peace during this time. I pray for you and your family at this time."

Daniel Halcomb wrote on Apr 16, 2009:

" Lorene & Sandy our Hearts & Love are with you in your time of Sorrow Please give our Condolances to Roger's Family. we love you."

Angela and Earl "Little Gene"Ward Jr. wrote on Apr 16, 2009:

"To Betty and Chuck,Loren,Tasha,Aunt Brenda and The Whole Family:We are so sorry for your loss,if there is anything we may do to help in your time of loss let us know.Roger was loved by you all so just remember in your time of loss he will be missed but he is your angel now looking down over you all.-Angela and Earl "Little Gene"Ward Jr."

Damion and Dawn wrote on Apr 15, 2009:

"Dad we love you and we will miss you. "

Gearldine Stidham wrote on Apr 15, 2009:

"LoreneOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.We love you.Gearldine & Edith"

Millie wrote on Apr 15, 2009:

"Lorene,All the members of our family website love and care for you deeply. May God give you and your family much needed strength to see your brother home to be with his Heavenly Father, and know that you will see him again.Millie"

Dallas Burton wrote on Apr 15, 2009:

"Dear Lorene & your family, I send my heart felt prayers to you. As you already know from past experience the future is going to be tuff for awhile. Try to keep the picture in your mind of your brother being with the other family members that were waiting for him & feeling the best he has in a long time. He knows you love & miss him.Dallas (Blevins) Burton"

Janet Tibbs wrote on Apr 14, 2009:

"Lorene, Sandy & family,We would like to send you and all your family our deepest condolences at this time of sadness in the loss of your dear brother.Love, Janet"

Linda Dooley wrote on Apr 14, 2009:

"My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this difficult time."

Lorene Furnas wrote on Apr 14, 2009:

"Dear Precious Brother we love you with all our hearts and they are broken now and we will sure miss you a lot . We all know you loved us very much . All of us sisters and brothers will cherish the memories always . Your Sister . Love Sis , Lorene "

Randy Grimes wrote on Apr 14, 2009:

"To the Entire Collier Family; May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home "