Willie Collier Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 9, 2026 in West Haven, Connecticut

Willie Collier Jr.

July 6, 1934 - March 9, 2026 (91 years old)

West Haven, Connecticut

Willie Collier Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 9, 2026 in West Haven, Connecticut

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Howard K. Hill Funeral Services

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Willie Collier Jr.

July 6, 1934 - March 9, 2026 (91 years old)

West Haven, Connecticut

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Willie Collier Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Willie Collier Jr. of West Haven, Connecticut, born in Greenwood, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 9, 2026 at the age of 91. Willie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willie Collier Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, James W. Collier, John F. Collier and William E. Collier; and his brothers-in-law, Carvin Fulmore (Mary), Levern "Billy" Fulmore, Clarence Montgomery and Ernest Fulmore.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Collier of West Haven, CT; his sons, Willie "Russell" Collier (Zania) of New Haven, CT and Sydney Collier (Saundra) of Richmond, VA; his grandchildren, Donijah Collier of West Haven, CT, Zshekinah Collier of Baltimore, MD, Zherah Collier of Silver Spring, MD and Sean Collier of Richmond, VA; his siblings, Sarah Rucker (Ortha) of Michigan, Bettye Warren of Greenwood, SC, Apostle Jessie Simmons (Apostle Kevin) of Greenwood, SC and Roscoe Collier of Greenwood, SC; his siblings-in-law, Dorothy Collier of Smiths Creek, MI, Lola Mayes of Hamden, CT, Ester Lee Montgomery of Hillside, NJ, Hattie Mae Benson of Hamden, CT, Patricia Blake-Fulmore of Lake City, SC, Sylvester Fulmore of Lake City, SC and Archie Lee Fulmore (Lois) of Lake City, SC; and his godson Rashad Henry. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, church family, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Howard K. Hill Funeral Services



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Mar 19

Visitation

Varick AME Zion Church
242 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511

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Mar 19

Celebration of life

Varick AME Zion Church
242 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511

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