Willard Earl Collier

Willard Earl Collier was born in Logan, WV on August 12, 1926 and passed away on November 8, 2013 at Governors Creek Health and Rehab Center. He is survived by a daughter Doris; five sisters, Carmen Chafin and Lillian Garrison of Jacksonville, FL, June Sammons of Beauty, KY, Wanda Mills of Ashland, KY and Rebecca Roberts of Gahanna, OH; brother, Robert Collier of Jacksonville, FL; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Barbara; son, Charles; sister, Ruth Berndt and three brothers, Arthur Collier, Roy Collier and James Cains. Willard served time in the United States Army during World War II in Germany and Japan. A graveside service will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 11:00 am with Dr. Robert Ball presiding. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.