Joseph V. Collier

Joseph V. “Toady” Collier, 77, of Belleville, IL born Nov. 26, 1944 in St. Louis, MO died peacefully Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

Joe was a retired meat cutter for Local 534 and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Freeburg, IL.  His favorite past time in his early years was hunting, fishing, and cruising around on his four-wheeler.  Joe could always be found in his pole barn which was his “man cave” either relaxing, enjoying life, or working on a project.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lillian, nee Rezba, Collier, one daughter, Angela Temple, two grandsons, Michael and Christopher Collier, one brother, Morris Collier, and sister-in-law, Judy Hedgecock.

Joe is survived by his wife, Linda, nee McCormick, Collier, whom he married in Belleville, IL on May 20, 1994; three children, Clinton (Diane) Collier of Smithton, IL, Tina (Bill) Gaffney of Highland, IL, Matt (Misty) Modrovsky of Caseyville, IL; eight grandchildren, Craig and Kristen Collier, Kyle (Ashley), Kaleb, and Kaylee Modrovsky, Robert Jr., Bradley, and Cassidy Temple; two great grandchildren, Waylon and Gabby Modrovsky and another one on the way; one brother, Elliot (Peggy) Collier of Florida; sister-in-law, Joann (Joe) Jaycox; best friend, Wilbur Smith; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be donated to Siteman Cancer Center. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: From 1 to 3 PM Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 at Moll Funeral Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Funeral: A memorial service will be held 3 PM Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 at Moll Funeral Home with Ron Mazander officiating.