Morris Lemuel Collier, Jr.

Morris Lemuel Collier Jr was born on February 27, 1935 in Waynesboro, Tennessee. He was the only child born from the union of the late Morris L. Sr and the late Alta (Moore) Collier. As a young man, Morris moved with his family to Toledo, he attended Waite High School where he graduated with the class of 1955. He later furthered his education at the University of Toledo. Morris married his high school sweetheart, the former Martha L. O’Neill on November 27, 1956 at St. Syril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rossford and from this union came the birth of three children. Morris later enlisted into the United States Army, where he served his country honorably obtaining the rank of private first class. Morris worked hard to support his family, making sure that their every need was met. For more than forty-two years, he was employed by CSX, Walbridge where he worked as an engineer. His hard work paid off, making it so that his bride could stay home to care for their children and educate them through private schools. Morris always kept a watchful eye over his family, he valued the time spent with family especially his grandchildren. He had a charismatic personality, funny and a stranger to no one. In his free time Morris enjoyed sports, he could often be found out golfing or watching a Detroit Tigers or Notre Dame game on TV. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, often working in the yard and taking long walks in the park. Morris was a great father, grandfather and husband. Morris Lemuel Collier Jr., age 84 of Walbridge passed away at 8:02pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Oregon Healthcare. He was preceded in death by his son: Morris L. Collier in 2015. To cherish his memory he leaves his wife of nearly sixty-four years: Martha; two children: Lori E. (Mark) Carr of Perrysburg and Sean Collier of Walbridge; ten grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to Witzler-Shank, 701 North Main Street, Walbridge (419)666-3121 where private services will be held. A special thank you to the Ohio Living Hospice and the staff at Oregon Healthcare. For those who desire, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Morris’s honor. Online condolences may be left at www.witzlershank.com