Gary Collier passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Tranquility at Cobb Hospital in Austell, Georgia.
He was a long time resident of Marietta, grew up in Huntsville, Alabama where he attended Lee High School.
He was a beautiful son, brother, father, uncle and generous soul.
He served his country in the U. S. Army during Vietnam as a Chinook helicopter door gunner.
He was self employed as a cabinet maker/carpenter and took great pride in his craft and company, Kitchen Solutions.
He loved boating, movies and history.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Collier.
Gary is survived by his daughter, Adrianne Knox, his son, Eric Collier, sisters, V. Faye Collier and Vicki Brigman. He has 3 grandchildren, Micah, Hayden and Gavin Knox, and loving sweetheart, Linda Coffee. Gary has an abundance of loving nieces and nephews and other family members.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Fisherhouse.org <
http://fisherhouse.org
> and select the box 'honor/memory of someone' to enter Gary's name.
You may also send a check directly to The Fisher House Foundation; One Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904.
The Fisher House in Augusta, Georgia extended their graciousness to our family this past year by providing a place of refuge, love and support.
There will be a celebration of life gathering in honor of Gary on January 13, 2018. Please email
AdrianneLKnox@gmail.com
AdrianneLKnox@gmail.com> for details if you wish to attend.
Gary's favorite phrase: 'This too shall pass'