THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
The Angels were all singing as William R. Collier, 85, of Clark Lane, Palm Coast, was welcomed through the gates of Heaven on July 8, 2006.
Mr. Collier, a decorated World War II veteran and former prisoner of war, was born January 20, 1921, and raised in Uniontown, Pa. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. degree. Following graduation, he moved to Rockville, Md., where he enjoyed an exemplary career as a supervisor and administrator of the Department of the Army Mapping Services.
In April 1972 he retired to Palm Coast, as the eighteenth family of the new I.T.T. development.
Mr. Collier was an avid tennis player, who, for many years, was an instructor in Palm Coast. Bill also enjoyed golf and biked every day, often riding local roads and trails in the very early hours of the day. He also loved gardening. Mr. Collier was active in many churches, serving as a deacon.
He was instrumental in helping to start and develop the First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Bernadette; two sons, William, Deltona, Fla., and Russell, Palm Coast; daughter, Sally, Tuscumbia, Ala.; grandchildren, Stacey, Bobby, Matt, and Andrew; two brothers, Ed, Tempe, Ariz., and June, Uniontown, Pa.
He was predeceased by his son, Robert, and his sisters, Elizabeth and Thelma.
All who knew and loved Bill are invited to a celebration of his life planned for Friday, July 14, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway N.W.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Palm Coast.
Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler-Palms Funeral Home.
THE FLAGLER/PALM COAST NEWS-TRIBUNE
Palm Coast, Florida
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
PALM COAST - William R. Collier, 85, of Clark Lane, a former supervisor and administrator for the Dept. of the Army Mapping Services, died Saturday at Florida Hospital Flagler.
Mr. Collier, an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, and former prisoner of war, was born in Uniontown, Pa. He received his bachelor's degree in science from the University of Pittsburgh.He .helped start and develop the First Baptist Church of Palm Coast. Mr. Collier and his family was the 18th family to live in the I.T.T. development.
He was an· avid tennis player and was an instructor in Palm Coast. He also enjoyed golf, biking and gardening.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Bernadette; two sons, Russell, Palm Coast, and William, Deltona; a daughter, Sally, Tuscumbia, Ala.; two brothers, Ed, Tempe, Ariz., and June, Uniontown; and four grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway N.W., Palm Coast, FL 32137.
Craig-Flagler Palms, Flagler Beach, is in charge.
