Ernest David Collier

We bid farewell to Ernest David Collier of Ripley, West Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 8, 2026 at the age of 96. Ernest touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Millard F. Collier and Anna Collier (Whitt); and his siblings, Emma Jean Collier of Warfield, KY, Carl Collier of Warfield, KY, Glen Collier of Ashland, KY and Archie Collier of Petersburg, Michigan..

He is survived by: his brother George Collier (Marvina); his children, David Collier (Deborah) of Warner Robins, GA and Tina Burgin (Greg) of Durham, NC; his grandsons, Sam (Gabriella) and Leslie (Kirstin); and his great grandchildren, Miguel, Lucas, Andrew and Alexis Doiron of Warner Robins, GA..

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Georgia Veterans Cemetery (2620 GA-112, Milledgeville, GA 31061).

The family will accept flowers or donations may be given in memory of Ernest David "Ernie" Collier to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 145525, Cincinnati, OH 45250-5525.