James E. Collier

James E. Collier, age 68, of Abbeville, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center, Douglas, Ga.He grew up in Fitzgerald, where he attended Fitzgerald High School, and after high school worked for Lowell Packing Company, then for Rainbow Irrigation for 10 years.After that he went to work for Lamar Gibbs and Marcy Stone in Abbeville, as a welder for 15 years.He started his own business doing electrical, plumbing and general carpentry work for family, friends, and neighbors.He retired in 2019, but would still come to the rescue of family and friends with any issue they had, day or night. James was born November 25, 1952, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Leroy and Mildred Wilkerson Collier.He was also preceded in death by a sister, MaryAnn Collier, and a brother, Tommy Collier.James married Jacquelyn Brown of Abbeville, in 1976, and were happily married for 45 years.He was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.He enjoyed hunting for the “Big Buck” and fishing with family and friends.One of his favorite things to do was play with his grandchildren. James is survived by his spouse, Jacquelyn of Abbeville; his children, Jimmy Collier (Rebecca) of Abbeville, Scotty Collier, and Jackie Collier, both of Abbeville; a brother, Lee Collier of Abbeville; a sister, Ruby Lee “Margie” Reddish (Hugh) of Ludowici; his grandchildren, Logan Collier (Shaylee) of McRae, Tyler Collier, and Ayden Collier both of Abbeville; and his nieces and nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held Sunday, March 21st, at 3:00 P.M. in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy 129 South, Abbeville, GA, with Rev. Tim Moorhouse, Rev. Chuck Taylor, and Rev. Bryan Luke officiating. Frazier & Son Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you are asked to please wear a mask and observe social distancing for the service, thank you. Please sign our on-line registry at www.fraziersonfuneralhome.com