Joseph Hagan Collier

Mr. Collier passed on, May 1, 2012, at his residence.

Mr. Collier was born September 6, 1920 to Joseph W. Collier and Emmie Lee Hammonds in Limestone County, AL. Mr. Collier served 3 years in Army Air Force, During World War II, as a flight Engineer and gunner sergeant, 30 years with Redstone Arsenal as Machinist, Founding partner in Turner Machine Shop. Member of Capshaw Church of Christ and East Side Church of Christ and served as elder for 6 years.

Mr. Collier was preceded in death by his parents, Sister Ruth Locke, granddaughter Katie Collier, and son-n-law Marty Gilbert.

Mr. Collier is survived by his wife, Sarah C. Collier of 69 years of Athens; son, Tim Collier and wife Melia of Athens, AL, one daughter JoAnn Gilbert, one brother Tom Collier and wife June, three grandchildren Michael Gilbert and wife Sarah, Amanda Moore and husband Chris, Michael Winter and wife Lauren; seven great grandchildren; Cary Moore, Madison Moore, Ainslee Moore, Everley Moore, Harper Winter, Brookes Winter, and Isabella Grace Gilbert.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Hospice of Limestone County.