Kenneth Collier

Kenneth W. Collier went to be with Heavenly Father on Oct. 4, 2012. Following a lengthy illness, he passed away at home with his wife and family by his side. He was a long time resident of Roswell, NM. He was born in Knox City, TX, on May 25, 1934 to Opal Marie Tubb Collier and Hilary Orran (H.O.) Collier. He was drafted into the Army, where he serviced his country and received an Honorable discharge. He worked for Stewart Brothers Drilling Company for 30 years in Grants, NM. for many years. In 1983, Ken and family moved to Roswell, NM. When Ken first moved to Roswell, he worked for Salazar (United) Drilling and then Eddins-Walcher. Ken worked as a truck driver for AWC for many years, Price’s Truck Stop and AMPI. Ken was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Ken married Lawana Mitchell in her family’s home, in Delta, Utah on May 9, 1963. He was preceded in death by his parents, Opal Marie Tubb Collier and Hilary Orran Collier, his brother, James H. Collier; his daughter, Kenni Jean Collier Wallie; his sister, Ruth Husky and his nephew, James H. Collier Jr. Ken is survived by his wife, Lawana of 49 years; his daughter, Linda Bevers and husband, Kenny Bevers of Roswell; his son, Scott Collier and wife Andrea Collier of Roswell; his daughter, Teresa Collier of Dallas, TX; his son Tommy Coolier and wife of Kaufman; his three sisters, Nita Smith, Gloria Thomasson and husband Alton Thomasson both of Lubbock, TX; Shirley McFaul and husband Robert McFaul of Dallas, TX; his two brothers, Carroll Collier of Grans Prairie, TX; Gary Dean Collier of Dallas, TX; and numerous, nieces and nephews; his grandchildren, Amy Collier-Okelberry; Justin Kenneth Collier and wife Angela Collier; A.J. (Arron) Collier; Stephanie Collier; Little Scott (Andrew) Collier; Briana Chaves and husband Michael Chaves; Garrett and Lauren Reed; Patrick Collier; Christina Ortiz; Natalie Collier; Jennifer Collier; Bradley; his great-grandchildren, Xavien Kenneth Collier; Jade Marquez Jr., Maila Salinas; Damon Chavez and Michael Chaves Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Kenneth (Kenny) Bevers, Justin Kenneth Collier, Arron (A.J.) Collier, Andrew (Little Scott) Collier, Charles Watley and Michael Chaves. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Collier, Alton Thomasson, H.P. Hale, Eugene Stout Jr., Eric and Christopher Stout, Gary Harold, Heath Huffman, Brain Caine, Tommy Mirabal, Garrett and Larry Reed and Garry Arc. A viewing will be held on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Another viewing will be on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at 8 am – 8:30 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The funeral services will follow at 9 am on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The church is located at 2201 W. Country Club Rd in Roswell, NM. Burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

Kenneth Collier

May 25, 1934 - October 4, 2012