The Family of James N. Collard would like to announce that he has taken a new residence in Heaven. He passed away February 17, 2016 at his home where he was surrounded by his

Children; Valda Risinger (Steve Risinger) Ricky Collard (Jamie Collard) Tommy Collard (Mary Collard) Tresa Thompson (Mike Thompson) His loving, fury, 4 legged girls, Molly and Daisy.

He was preceded in death by his Loving wife of 58 years Bonnie Collard, a daughter , Karen Lynn, his parents, Herbert and Elizabeth Collard, 4 sisters Magdalen Cripe, Earnestine Lame, Evadine Harrison, Lorraine Kerr, 1 brother Charles Collard.

He is survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, 1 sister Judy McGrew, 3 brothers; BA Collard, Edmund Collard and Doctor Kent Collard, and many, many nieces and nephews that he thought and loved very much. He will be greatly missed by all that loved him.

His viewing will be at Rogers-Oller Funeral Home on February 26, 2016, viewing will begin at 11:00AM CST until 8:00PM.

His Celebration of Life service will be at ST. Paul's Catholic Church on February 27, 2016 at 11:00AM CST with a prayer service at 6:00PM CST on Friday night at Rogers-Oller Funeral Home.

Visitation : Friends may call Friday February 26 2016 after 11AM CST at Rogers-Oller Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6:00PM CST.

Services : Will be held at St Paul Catholic Church on Saturday February 27 2016 at 11AM CST. Rev. Steve Hohman will officiate.

Interment : Cremation to follow