Frank Algie Collier (1902 - 1988)

Born 9 Jul 1902 in Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas, United States

Husband of Lila (Wilson) Collier — married 23 Oct 1928 in Columbia, Arkansas, USA

Died 23 Apr 1988 at age 85 in Longview, Gregg, Texas, USA

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Biography

Frank Algia Collier was born on July 9, 1903, in Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas, to parents John Phobert Collier and Emma Evelyn (Inabnette) Collier. By 1910, the Collier family had moved to Nashville, Howard County, Arkansas.

On October 23, 1928, Frank married Lila Wilson in Columbia County, Arkansas. Two years later, in 1930, they resided in Stephens, Ouachita County, Arkansas, where Frank was employed as a painter, specializing in painting buses.

In 1931, seeking new opportunities, Frank relocated to Longview, Texas. It was here that he ventured into the business world by opening his first used furniture outlet just a few months after the move. Starting modestly in 1932 with a few pieces of furniture under a tarpaulin, Frank’s business acumen and dedication led to the establishment of Frank Collier Furniture. The business grew significantly, eventually spanning four acres and becoming one of the largest and oldest furniture stores in East Texas.

By 1940, Frank had firmly established himself in Longview, Gregg County, Texas. He not only owned his business but also served as a salesman manager. A decade later, in 1950, Frank continued to thrive in Longview, maintaining his role in the retail furniture business.

Frank Algia Collier passed away on April 23, 1988, in Gregg County, Arkansas. His final resting place is at Memory Park Cemetery in Longview, Harrison County, Texas, where he was laid to rest, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent and successful businessman in East Texas.

Sources

• "Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NMRM-SZK : 25 September 2017), Frank Algia Collier and Lila Wilson, 23 Oct 1928; citing , Columbia, Arkansas, United States, county offices, Arkansas; FHL microfilm 1,987,625.
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12660303/frank_algie-collier: accessed May 16, 2024), memorial page for Frank Algie Collier (9 Jul 1902–23 Apr 1988), Find A Grave: Memorial #12660303, citing Memory Park Cemetery, Longview, Harrison County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Tricia the Spirit Chaser (contributor 46544506).
• 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Nashville, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: T624_52; Page: 19a; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374065 Ancestry Record 7884 #191058656
• 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2339822 Ancestry Record 6224 #87099301
• 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Longview, Gregg, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04045; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 92-7 Ancestry Record 2442 #153083782
• 1950 United States Federal Census: National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Longview, Gregg, Texas; Roll: 3984; Page: 74; Enumeration District: 92-19 Ancestry Record 62308 #189514510
• Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1922: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1903 Ancestry Record 61774 #1011183
• U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 298 Ancestry Record 2238 #20328147
• "Collier Furniture Co. now 55 years old", Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 21 Feb 1988, Sun. - Page 174. Newspapers Clip: 147511818, Accessed 16 May 2024.
• "Frank Collier services set for Monday", Longview News-Journal, Longview, Texas, 24 Apr 1988, Sun. - Page 34. Newspapers Clip: 147511978, Accessed 16 May 2024.