Dennie Collier, 81, of Ruckersville, VA went to sleep peacefully surrounded by his wife, children and family on Friday, April 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born on March 22, 1930 in Greene County to the late Clint and Fannie Morris Collier.
Mr. Collier had a deep love for God and his church, Eheart Pentecostal in Barboursville, where he was the pastor for 40 years. He was an amazing gardener who loved the outdoors and enjoyed traveling with his wife. He will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, devoted father and cherished grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice “Emogine” Collier and six children, Faye Smith and her husband, Randy of Charlottesville, Charles Collier and his wife, Susie of Earlysville, Donnie Collier of Ruckersville, David Collier of Ruckersville, Betty Repass and her husband, Arnold of Harrisonburg, and Michael Collier and his wife, Cathy of Troy.
Additional survivors include his two siblings, Lester Collier and Addie Collier, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond Collier, Bertie Rogers, Elmer Collier, Clay Collier, Mary Brill and Hattie Dickerson.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 4, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Eheart Pentecostal Church with Pastor Rodney Olinger officiating.
Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens.
An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com
Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.