James Milton Collier, age 77, of Crockett, Texas, died Monday, August 12, 2019 at Greens Oak Nursing Home in Athens, Texas.

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH FOR JAMES MILTON COLLIER

James Milton Collier was born April 27, 1942 to parents, Milton James Collier and Vera Jean Brown in Athens, Texas.

He was raised in Athens, Texas and attended school in Athens, Texas.

James joined the U. S. Army where he served in the Vietnam War and even received a Purple Heart.  He had plenty of Vietnam stories to tell.  James was also a math magician!

Mr. Collier lived with his Aunt Mary, Cousin Michelle Wigfall and her daughters, Krista and Airial Wigfall until they graduated from high school in 2000 and 2007.  He came to Green Oaks Nursing Home in his hometown, Athens, Texas to be closer to his other cousins during his last days.

He got his wings to heaven at approximately 10:30 A.M. August 12, 2019.  James was preceded in death by his father, Milton James Collier and his mother, Vera Jean Davis.

James is no longer in pain or suffering!  He has had a long, hard journey that only God  could give him the strength to fight through.  James was a really sweet man who wouldn't hurt a fly!  May his mind, body and soul be at peace!

James leaves to cherish his memories a host of cousins, relatives and friends.

Final arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Crockett, 906 N Sixth Street, Crockett, TX  75835