William Robert Collier

William Robert Collier, 71, of Gautier, MS passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 in Biloxi. William was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1995. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict. His interests include woodworking, playing pool and country music. William loved his family and his Lord. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Sarah Collier; his brothers, W.W. Collier, Jr. and David Collier. William’s survivors include his daughters, Regina “Gina” (Larry) Combs and Christine Blunt; his sister, Jewel (G.B.) Bryant; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a special nephew and his family, Danny, Kathy, Brooke, Danny, Jr. and Dakota Collier; and his sister-in-law, Judy “Granny” Collier. Funeral Services will be held at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Friends may visit from 12:30 pm until service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.