A Celebration of Life! June 10, 2017 10:00 AM
WHAT’S INSIDE!
“His Story…” A detailed account of
A Life Fulfilled! “Order of Service”
True Praise & Worship! Thanksgiving for his Life…
FE ATURE S TO RY:
John Ruben Collier Sr.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Tributes of Love & My Life in Pictures!
P R E M I E R
I S S U E
11-26-39 – 05-30-17
John Ruben Collier Sr., “Sarge/Sapo” was born to the union of the late M.L. Collier, Sr. and Hilda Frye on November 26, 1939 in Fayette, MS. On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in the early morning hour, a phone call from Jesus was placed to one John R. Collier, saying “thou good and faithful servant I have shown you grace and mercy all the days of your life.” The angel of death has come, you’ve fought a good fight, the victory has been won, the savior has a job for you.
“Servant Well Done Come On Home”
Bro. Collier was educated at Lidell High School in Fayette, MS., later attending Booker T. Washington Sr. High night classes for completion. He received Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of the late Rev. Robert Thompson in Fayette, MS. On November 22, 1958, he married Shirley Mae Ellis and to this union five children were born; Gail, Gilda, Florence, Micheal and John.
Upon moving to New Orleans, LA, he placed his membership at Greater St. John Baptist Church under the guardianship of the late Rev. Albert Jackson. He later placed his name on roll at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church where he was still a member until his death.
John Ruben Collier Sr. November 26, 1939-May
30,2017
He was a man of many talents, RTA Streetcar driver, Water Proofing and Bricklayer in and around the New Orleans area until his retirement.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory, his wife of 59 years, Shirley; three daughters; Gail (Mark) Collier, Gilda (John) Smith of Columbus, MS, and Florence (Michael) Smith, one son; Micheal Collier, eleven grand children, nineteen great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Five sisters and brothers; Iola Nicholas, Daisy (Melvin) Hurst, Robert (Mildred), Andrew (Willie Mae) and Eddie Collier and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, church members and friends. John is preceded in death by his parents M. L. Collier, Sr. and Hilda Frye Collier, mother-in-law and father-in-law Johnny & Florence Ellis, one son; John R. Collier, Jr., one great grandchild; Jeremiah Collier, three sisters; Ruby Barnes, Rosie Hammett and Yolanda Kelly, one brother; M.L. Collier, Jr., two sisters-in-law; Evelyn P. and Lois Ann Collier, four brothers-in-law; Robert Nicholas, Jon T. Barnes, Archie Hammett and Joseph Ellis.
Order of Service Order of Service Greater Evergreen Baptist Church 2243 Clouet Street * New Orleans, LA Saturday, June 10, 2017 * 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Viewing Order of Service: 10:00 AM
Pastor Terrance A. Ranson, Officiant Organ Prelude ……………..……..Minister of Music Jamel Pierce Processional Tribute ………(3) Angels Great-Granddaughters Leah, Sanaye & Saneye
Ministers & Family Old Testament Reading……………………Psalms 23 New Testament Reading ………………Revelation 1:8 Prayer/Prayer Chant Praise Dance ………………………………………..………………..Archie Chambers Poem……………………………………................................................Aaronesha Collier Tribute …………………………………………………………...…. Sister & Brothers Solo ………………………………………………………….......…Tyronne Carradine Words of Comfort …………………My Uncle………..……….... Frances Washington Solo ……………………………………………………………………….Jamel Pierce Letter to Granddad ………………………………………………...…….Lhayla Collier Expression of Condolences …………………........Church Family & Friends in General
Encouraging Words/Solo ……………………………………...……..Jameson Jackson Obituary Reading & Acknowledgements ………………………… Frances Washington Eulogy……………………………………………………….. Rev. Terrance A. Ranson Funeral Home In-Charge
Benediction / Recessional John Ruben Collier Sr. November 26, 1939-
May 30,2017
We Are Family
We have an angel watching over us and we call him
DADDY
John Ruben Collier Sr. November 26, 1939-
May 30,2017
We cried when you passed away, We still cry today, Although we loved you dearly, we couldn’t make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, GOD broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best..
John Ruben Collier Sr. November 26, 1939-
May 30,2017
Our Hearts
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part. God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart .
John Ruben Collier Sr. November 26, 1939-
May 30,2017
Missing You
When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see… If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today… While thinking of the things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you. And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we are apart.. For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your hearts.
John Ruben Collier Sr. November 26, 1939-
May 30,2017
H o n o r a r y Pa l l b e a r e r s
A c t i v e Pa l l b e a r e r s Eugene Smith Dominic Delay Lance Simmons
Robert Collier Jr. Carl Baptiste Kenneth Baptiste
Andrew Collier Sr. Eddie Collier Sr. Robert Collier Sr.
John Smith Sr. Michael Smith Mark Wyble
With Thanks and Gratitude The family of John Ruben Collier, Sr., wishes to thank our many friends and loved ones who have graciously and expressed their love in many cards, phone calls, flowers and prayers. Our wish is for God to continue to bless all of you. Special thanks to Pastor Terrance A. Ranson and Greater Evergreen Baptist Church family. Sincerely, The Collier Family
Arrangements Boyd Family Funeral Home 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy New Orleans, La 70126
Repast Treme’ Center 900 N. Villere St. New Orleans, LA 70116 1pm -6pm
Interment Garden of Memories 4900 Airline Drive Metairie, La 70001
Program Design: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 453-2186 * ourcelebrationsoflife@gmail.com