Eddie B. Collier
October 23, 1926 - July 02, 2015
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Eddie B. Collier
October 23, 1926 - July 02, 2015
Obituary
Eddie B. Collier was born October 23, 1926 in Mounds, Oklahoma to Ola Mae (Henry) and Dallas Collier. He attended Elementary School at Oak Dale school in Okmulgee County. Eddie then went to Wheatly High School in Beggs, Oklahoma. He was in the Army for 2 years returning to finish high school in 1948. He then attended college at Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. Eddie married Viola C. Morton on June 7, 1952. They were married for sixty three years in which they traveled to all 50 states and seven foreign countries. He was a charter member of St. John Baptist Church from 1955-2015. Eddie was a faithful member of Sunday School, Choir and Decan and Trustee Boards. He was the oldest of four children, three of them preceded him in death, sister Ruth Allen; brothers: Rufus Collier, and Reverend Henry L. Collier and his mother and father. Eddie and Viola had no children by birth, but they helped raise his baby sister-in-law Luella Morton Pride. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and loving friends.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: July 10, 2015 (11:00 AM)
- Venue: St. John Baptist Church
- Location: 1802 N. Troost Tulsa, OK 74106 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
2 responses to Eddie B. Collier
Cassandra Lynn says:
July 9, 2015
I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I wish I could be there with you all. I love you and as you said Aunt Vi,"God knows best." May you receive comfort.
Saraya Marie Hubbard says:
July 10, 2015
Uncle Eddie was a remarkable Godly man. He had such a beautiful singing voice and had a mellow tone to him always. I may not have spent a lot of time with him like my grandmother or my mother, but I will never forget his presence in a room and all of the stories my mother would tell me from her childhood. MY uncle Eddie was so endearing and just a pleasure to be around. He was my Grandfather's best friend, my Grandmother's dad, my mom and uncle's saving grace in times of trouble, and my aunt's loving husband. Uncle Eddie, you will be missed, but I am glad you are home now, without the pain or discomforts anymore. Rest well, I love you.