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Larry Reid Collier

11/17/1948 - 3/10/2021

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Obituary For Larry Reid Collier

Virginia Beach- Larry Reid Collier passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2021. Born on November 17, 1948, he was the son of the late Genevieve and Norman Collier. He grew up with his seven siblings, Gerry, Linda, Bobby, Johnny, Glenn, Kathy and Mike. Linda and Johnny are already in heaven to welcome him. Larry graduated with honors from Bayside High School’s first graduating class in 1967 and went on to graduate from Old Dominion University’s School of Engineering in 1973. He practiced as a consulting electrical engineer for over 40 years in the Tidewater area. Larry served as a Sunday school teacher and youth group leader for the Haygood and Great Bridge United Methodist Churches. As the founder of the Phileo-Phoundation, Larry wrote and published ten books about God’s Love and Brotherly Love. Larry’s memory will be cherished by his wife Donna, their three children, Corrie, Stephen and Ryan and their three grandchildren, Zolan, Lydia and Gabriella. He will also be missed by his very large extended family and many friends. The family is requesting no flowers and will have a private celebration of Larry’s life in the near future. As an Advocate of Brotherly Love, Larry would want you to donate to the Child Advocacy Center at CHKD https://www.chkd.org/childadvocacycenter/ or to a charity that is closest to your heart.

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  • 04/08/2021

    Bobby & Jan

    Sweet, lovable, goofy Larry. Glad we knew and loved you. You were one of a kind. Rest easy with the angels.

  • 04/08/2021

    Mike and Ruth Kelley

    Ruth and I are so sorry to hear about your loss of Larry. I remember Jerrey Payne and I Playing Full Contact Tennis at Bayside High. I asked Larry alot of questions about how to be a Better Electrician. He showed me how he did some engineerig jobs at his office in Chesapeake Va. We are pyaying for Your entire Family! God Bless You all!

  • 04/08/2021

    Richard and Kitty

    Kitty and I are so saddened by the passing of Larry. As Kitty said, Larry was a kind and gentle man and was always cracking jokes. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. You all have our heart-felt sympathy and love. God bless you Donna and the entire family. We hope to see you soon. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you each day. Love, Richard and Kitty

  • 04/08/2021

    Diane Fincher

    I went to high school with Larry, and I remember how nice he always was. So sorry for your loss.

  • 04/08/2021

    Nancy Fincher Kuzmick

    My sister Diane just told me the sad news about Larry. Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

  • 04/08/2021

    Teri Owens Chong

    Larry was funny, smart, and kind. He was a good brother-in-law, and we could always ask him for advice. He was also a great uncle, and all of the nieces and nephews looked forward to receiving their very own "Larry Box" for Christmas. He will forever remain in our hearts, and his spirit will always be feltâ?¦LUV & LIV!

  • 04/08/2021

    Rick white

    Donna & family, I am so sorry to hear this. I'll never forget Larry's sense of humor. I know he will be missed. You are all in our prayers. Rick and Sue White

  • 04/08/2021

    Olivia Basseri

    Uncle Larry was a kind and gentle person. He always had a joke up his sleeve or something interesting to share. The kids in our family always loved the gift bags he & my aunt Donna put together. He will be greatly missed.

  • 04/08/2021

    Sammy and Stella

    We will miss you Uncle Larry. You were so funny and made us laugh all the time. Hope you are having fun in Heaven!

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