Mr. Earsell Collier Sr.

Earsell Collier, Sr. was born on October 10, 1938, to the late Harvey & Bertha Collier in Brandon. Mississippi. He attended and graduated from Rankin County Schools. He accepted Christ at an early age at Mountain Ridge Methodist Church in Brandon, Mississippi. After moving to Gulfport, Mississippi, He united with Mercy Seat Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Rogers Tyler Sr, then St Mark United Methodist Church under the leadership of Rev Beasley. He was a member of the Trustee Committee and served on various committees. On June 28, 1959 He married the True Love of his life, Carrie Lee Austin and to this union three children were born, Winnell, Earsell, Jr. and Angela. Earsell loved his family and enjoyed family gatherings, especially Holidays and Homecoming gatherings in Brandon, MS. His kind yet strong spirit, wisdom, and love of God allowed him to impact many lives in a loving and positive manner. He was a devoted husband, and friend to many who will cherish him in their hearts forever. His early work career started at Jackson Door & Sash Company in Jackson, MS. He relocated his family to Gulfport, MS in 1970 and became very instrumental in the rebuilding of the MS Gulf Coast after Hurricane Camille by serving as the driver chosen to make brick deliveries all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Following in his Father's footsteps, Earsell inherited that entrepreneurial spirit. After working at Tri-State Brick & Tile for 28 years, he decided to go into the Trucking Business along with Fred Bradley, where Bradley-Collier Trucking Company from 1989-1993. He later opened two transportation companies, Faith & Hope, and L&H Transportation, Inc. He officially retired in 2014. He loved to dine out at the casinos with Family and Friends. Earsell was preceded in death by his beloved wife (Lee); siblings, Harvey John Collier, Earnest J. Collier, Pastor Jerry Collier, Lonnie Collier, Velma Lock, Harvey Lee Lofton and Eva Mae Mangum; and two sons, Rayfield Washington and Earsell Collier, Jr. He leaves to cherish his loving memories three daughters, Marion Vaughn of Jackson, MS; Winnell (Earl) Lovette and Angela Collier of Gulfport, MS. Grandchildren, Bobby Sherrod Washington (Jennifer), Terrell Vaughn, Mitchell Donnell Dawson, Jr., Ashley Ledora Washington, Carrie Michelle Dawson and Hassen Hillary Dorsey; 9 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandson and a host of nieces, nephews, close relatives and friends.

Mr. Earsell Collier Sr.

October 10, 1938 - November 20, 2023