James Perry Collier

James Perry Collier, 92, of Trinity, Texas passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Conroe.

Mr. Collier was born in Wichita Fall, Texas to parents, John Perry Collier and Lois V. Enloe Collier. He served during World War II in the U. S. Army, was a machinist at Baker Hughes for over 44 years. He was a member of Park Place Masonic Lodge #1173 and the Daylight Lodge #1288. Perry enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and gardening.

Services are 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2016 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton, Texas. Visitation will be 12 noon until 2:00 p.m., Friday before the service. Interment will follow at French Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are David Collier, Nathan Collier, Louis Fingleman, Kenneth Barton, Joey Fingleman, Sonny Fingleman, Donnie Fingleman and honorary pallbearers are John Collier and Joe Collier.

Mr. Collier was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, David Reed Collier. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lois Christine Fingleman Collier of Trinity; son, John Edward Collier of Trinity; grandchildren, Joe Collier and Sherry Luce; great-grandchildren, Dillon, Tyler, and Memphis; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.