LOUISBURG, NC -- Anthony Richard Collier, 46, of Louisburg, passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon, September 13, 2025.

Andy was born in Franklin County and was preceded in death by his father, George D. Collier. He loved Jesus, his family and the Washington Redskins. He spent many years as a trucker traveling across the country admiring America's beautiful scenery and spreading God's word.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025 in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will be private.

Andy is survived by his son, A.J. Collier; daughter and son-in-law, Shyann and Moy Saldana; mother, Linda Collier; brothers and sister-in-law, James and Anna Collier; Ricky Collier and Danny Collier; sisters, Melinda Collier; Marsha White and Marie Nelson; grandchildren, Stormie Collier, Olivia Saldana and Carmen Saldana; girlfriend, Rachael Tanner; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Recovery Alive 210 E. Peedin Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.

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