Ronald Dean Collier (Ronnie) entered the world on July 8th, 1952, in Wewoka, Ok. He was the first-born son of JC and Ruby (Quisenberry) Collier. He peacefully passed on December 17th, 2025, in the home.
Ronnie married Wanda Arend on June 10, 1975, in Hennessey, Ok. They welcomed one son, Travis Don Collier on March 23, 1976, in Enid, Ok.
Despite a terrible motorcycle accident in the late 1970โs that put him in a coma, he regained the ability to walk and talk, although his speech was affected for the rest of his life. Ronnie worked in the oil field for his parentsโ business, J. Cโs Well Service, as a rig operator.
Ronnie loved to fish and listening to music, and he enjoyed trips to the casinos later in life. He was a good man, and he was loved dearly by all who knew him.
He is survived by his son, Travis Collier of Hennessey, two sisters, Vicky Bell and her husband, Virgle of Hennessey, Sharon Aufleger of Geary and one brother, Larry Collier of Dover.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Ruby & J.C Collier, infant sister Carol Collier, brothers David Collier and Terry Collier. One nephew, Chance Bell and one niece, Tisha Drake Collier.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday December 27, 2025 at Hennessey Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.
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