Dennis Collier 1930-2011

Dennis Collier, 81, of Ruckersville, Virginia, 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 Collier 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 from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2011, at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Eheart Pentecostal Church with Pastor Rodney Olinger officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens.