Obituary of David Wayne Collier

In loving memory of a true hero, David Wayne Collier was born in Tulsa, Ok on November 30, 1964, to parents Penny and Bobby Collier. He went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2024. His life was as noble and as generous as the service he rendered to his country.

A cherished family member and friend to all, this remarkable person stood as a beacon of strength, love and kindness. He loved fishing, taking pictures (selfies) and listening to worship music.

David graduated from Kiefer High School in May 1984. He married the love of his life Gale Collier in Arkansas on April 1, 1996. With a heart as courageous in love as it was in duty, he embraced family life with passion. His unwavering support, infectious laughter and boundless love created a home filled with joy and a family bonded by an unbreakable spirit. As we gather to honor and remember a life so beautifully lived, we find comfort in knowing that his legacy of love, honor and service will forever inspire us in every shared story and fond memory. His spirit will continue to guide and uplift us.

He is preceded in death by his parents Penny and Bobby Collier, daughter Davie Dean, brothers Donny and Ronald Dean, grandparents Sylvia and Cecil Gale, granddaughter Aspen Robinson.

He is survived by his wife Gale Collier, daughters Jamie Robinson and husband Randy, Estelle Cantrall and husband T.C., Gabby Collier and Skyye Collier, sons Chris Applegate and wife Jess and Michael Collier, brother Jimmy Dean, Aunt Theresa McGuire and husband William, uncle Bob Johnson and wife Tana, nephews Matthew Dean and Kyle Dean, grandchildren Camden Greenlee and husband Jonthan, Jaden Applegate, Trenton Cantrell, Payten Applegate, Brody Cantrell, Madi Applegate, Lexi Applegate, Emmy Applegate, Bellah Miller, Vincent Miller, Vada Applegate, Payson Robinson, Baylor Robinson and Sarinity Gould, great grandchildren Maverick Oates and Maddox Oates.