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Travis Samuel Collier February 20, 1928 - January 4, 2016
Travis Samuel Collier, age 87, of Carterville, IL, passed away peacefully in Parkway Manor of Marion, IL at 4:09 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born on Monday, February 20, 1928 in Clarksville, TN, the son of William and Drusilla (Tittle) Collier. Travis answered the call of this nation by serving in the United States Army during the time of the Korean War from 1950 until the time of his honorable discharge in August of 1952, with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star, the Army Occupation Medal and the United Nations Service Medal for his service. Following his discharge, he was united in marriage to Marzella McQuary on Saturday, September 27, 1952, in St. Louis, MO and together they have shared over 63 years of marriage. Travis was a self taught Tool & Die Maker, being able to envision and build almost anything. He worked as a salesman for United Systems Auditing in California until he retired. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church of Carterville. Travis was interested in the activities of his family, always encouraging them in their many activities and enjoyed their times together. Those memories will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Marzella Collier of Carterville; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Andra Collier; sister, Ruth and Chester Gross of Houston, TX; two sisters-in-law, Murlene Shaw of Fairview Heights, IL and Sharlene Nadler of Union, MO, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Grady and Carlos and three sisters Nola, Eva and Margie. Arrangements for Travis Samuel Collier have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation the funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Glen Aulgur presiding. Interment will follow in Willowrest Cemetery of Carterville, IL.
Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by members of Heyde-Pillow V.F.W. Post No. 1301, American Legion Post No. 147 both of Marion and the Illinois National Guard Funeral Honors Burial Detail of Marion. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to the “Victory Baptist Church” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.
Travis Samuel Collier February 20, 1928 - January 4, 2016
Travis Samuel Collier, age 87, of Carterville, IL, passed away peacefully in Parkway Manor of Marion, IL at 4:09 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born on Monday, February 20, 1928 in Clarksville, TN, the son of William and Drusilla (Tittle) Collier. Travis answered the call of this nation by serving in the United States Army during the time of the Korean War from 1950 until the time of his honorable discharge in August of 1952, with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star, the Army Occupation Medal and the United Nations Service Medal for his service. Following his discharge, he was united in marriage to Marzella McQuary on Saturday, September 27, 1952, in St. Louis, MO and together they have shared over 63 years of marriage. Travis was a self taught Tool & Die Maker, being able to envision and build almost anything. He worked as a salesman for United Systems Auditing in California until he retired. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church of Carterville. Travis was interested in the activities of his family, always encouraging them in their many activities and enjoyed their times together. Those memories will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Marzella Collier of Carterville; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Andra Collier; sister, Ruth and Chester Gross of Houston, TX; two sisters-in-law, Murlene Shaw of Fairview Heights, IL and Sharlene Nadler of Union, MO, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Grady and Carlos and three sisters Nola, Eva and Margie. Arrangements for Travis Samuel Collier have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation the funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Glen Aulgur presiding. Interment will follow in Willowrest Cemetery of Carterville, IL.
Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by members of Heyde-Pillow V.F.W. Post No. 1301, American Legion Post No. 147 both of Marion and the Illinois National Guard Funeral Honors Burial Detail of Marion. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to the “Victory Baptist Church” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.
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Travis Samuel Collier February 20, 1928 - January 4, 2016
Travis Samuel Collier, age 87, of Carterville, IL, passed away peacefully in Parkway Manor of Marion, IL at 4:09 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born on Monday, February 20, 1928 in Clarksville, TN, the son of William and Drusilla (Tittle) Collier. Travis answered the call of this nation by serving in the United States Army during the time of the Korean War from 1950 until the time of his honorable discharge in August of 1952, with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star, the Army Occupation Medal and the United Nations Service Medal for his service. Following his discharge, he was united in marriage to Marzella McQuary on Saturday, September 27, 1952, in St. Louis, MO and together they have shared over 63 years of marriage. Travis was a self taught Tool & Die Maker, being able to envision and build almost anything. He worked as a salesman for United Systems Auditing in California until he retired. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church of Carterville. Travis was interested in the activities of his family, always encouraging them in their many activities and enjoyed their times together. Those memories will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Marzella Collier of Carterville; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Andra Collier; sister, Ruth and Chester Gross of Houston, TX; two sisters-in-law, Murlene Shaw of Fairview Heights, IL and Sharlene Nadler of Union, MO, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Grady and Carlos and three sisters Nola, Eva and Margie. Arrangements for Travis Samuel Collier have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation the funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Glen Aulgur presiding. Interment will follow in Willowrest Cemetery of Carterville, IL.
Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by members of Heyde-Pillow V.F.W. Post No. 1301, American Legion Post No. 147 both of Marion and the Illinois National Guard Funeral Honors Burial Detail of Marion. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to the “Victory Baptist Church” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.
Travis Samuel Collier February 20, 1928 - January 4, 2016
Travis Samuel Collier, age 87, of Carterville, IL, passed away peacefully in Parkway Manor of Marion, IL at 4:09 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born on Monday, February 20, 1928 in Clarksville, TN, the son of William and Drusilla (Tittle) Collier. Travis answered the call of this nation by serving in the United States Army during the time of the Korean War from 1950 until the time of his honorable discharge in August of 1952, with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star, the Army Occupation Medal and the United Nations Service Medal for his service. Following his discharge, he was united in marriage to Marzella McQuary on Saturday, September 27, 1952, in St. Louis, MO and together they have shared over 63 years of marriage. Travis was a self taught Tool & Die Maker, being able to envision and build almost anything. He worked as a salesman for United Systems Auditing in California until he retired. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church of Carterville. Travis was interested in the activities of his family, always encouraging them in their many activities and enjoyed their times together. Those memories will now be cherished by those he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Marzella Collier of Carterville; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Andra Collier; sister, Ruth and Chester Gross of Houston, TX; two sisters-in-law, Murlene Shaw of Fairview Heights, IL and Sharlene Nadler of Union, MO, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Grady and Carlos and three sisters Nola, Eva and Margie. Arrangements for Travis Samuel Collier have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation the funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Glen Aulgur presiding. Interment will follow in Willowrest Cemetery of Carterville, IL.
Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by members of Heyde-Pillow V.F.W. Post No. 1301, American Legion Post No. 147 both of Marion and the Illinois National Guard Funeral Honors Burial Detail of Marion. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to the “Victory Baptist Church” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.
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