of Little Rock, AR
November 25, 1924 - December 5, 2009
Richard A. Collar, 85, died December 5, 2009, after a thirteen-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He served in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War. During his 20-year career with the Little Rock Police Department, he was a patrolman, detective and sergeant, and later worked security for Teletype Corporation and Pulaski Bank. Richard was a member of Sixth & Izard Church of Christ and Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean Oliger Collar; son, Ron Collar and wife, Pam, of Little Rock; son-in-law John Clark of Oklahoma City; three grandsons, Matt and Mason Collar of Little Rock, and Grant Clark of Oklahoma City; and several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his daughter Martha Collar Clark, his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Richard enjoyed being with family, especially his grandsons. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the harvest with family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8th at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 9th at the funeral home. Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Southern Christian Children's Home, P.O. Box 649, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110.
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19 Condolence(s)
Mike & Jackie Riley
Monday, December 14, 2009
Ron, we are so sorry for your loss of your father. I know that he was a great man and that your sorrow is great now. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Jackie Riley
Grant Collar Jr
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Jean, Ron, Pam, Matt, Mase, John and Grant Clark -
Uncle Richard, the last of his group of ten siblings, is finally at peace - at last relieved of his lengthy final burden. At age 4 in 1935, on a hot summer day at Cato, Ark, I attended my first funeral - that of Richard's father, Jack. Such occasions are sad and I grieve with you for Richard, even though his passing brings a much needed end to his ordeal. Grant Collar Jr
Betty Fox
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Dearest Aunt Jean and Family:
Kathy and I are so sorry we missed the funeral. We are keeping all of you in our prayers and love you very much.
Bettye Lou and Kathy
Karen Ferren
Friday, December 11, 2009
Jean, Ron, Pam, Matt, and Mason,
I was sorry to hear of Richard's death. I hate that I missed the visitation and funeral because I never saw the obituary in the paper. May God wrap you in his loving arms as you grieve your loss. I am sure Richard is vsiting with my Martha, my parents, and Wendell now in heaven. May God bless you.
Karen Ferren
Murray and SuAnn Haupt
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Jean, Ron, Pam, Matt and Mason,
We are keeping you in prayer as you grieve the loss
of your husband, father and grandfather. What an inspiration he has been over the last several difficult years. I'm sure Martha is smiling. We love you.
Murray and SuAnn
Jill Lester Dillon
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Dear Jean, Ron, Pam and family,
What a beautiful video tribute to a quiet man who loved and served his family, his community, and his country. I know he will be missed. We are thinking about you and praying for you as you suffer another loss in your family.
With love,
Jill and Dave
Linda & Ray Borowske
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Jean and family,
We treasure getting to know Richard during your visits to Oklahoma City. He was a very special man. He will be missed. We pray for your comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Linda and Ray
Clota Wilson
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Dear Jean,
Our thoughts and prayers are for you..
Clota Wilson
Geraldine Farmer
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Jean and family,
We were so very sorry to learn of Richard's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you during this time.
Jan Smith
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Dear Jean, I was so sorry to hear about Richard. I have this wonderful memory of eating dinner with him at Martha's table this summer and him telling us the story of how his family came to America. He was a wonderful man and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know Martha was glad to see him. Love, Jan
Sonya Odom
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Ron and Family,
I am sorry for your lose... It is never easy no matter the circumstances .... Just take soltice in the arms of God.... You will be in our prayers... Thinking of you.
Linda (Brewster) Forte
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Mrs. Collar, Ron & Pam: I am sorry on your loss. He was such a great man and loved each you of very much. May God wrap his arms around each of you during this difficult time.
In Christian Love,
Linda
David and Geneva Bentley
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
We were very sorry to hear about Richard going home to be with our Lord. In the many years we have known Richard and had the honor of working side by side with him we found him to be a man of integrity, honesty and good character. I personally admired him for his faithfulness in every area of his life work, friendship, family and devotion to his Lord. We will miss him.
ERIC BROWN
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
RON AND PAM,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
ERIC
Lyn Adams and Family
Monday, December 7, 2009
Jean and family. We send you all our love and thoughts and prayers. Always.
Paula Burkes
Monday, December 7, 2009
It was my honor to have met this man and shared his supper table, with okra and other fruits of his garden, and dominoes table. I was best friends with his beloved daughter, Martha, who shared many of his exceptional traits rooted in faith and family. I thank him for siring & raising such a jewel so that I could love her, and for his service to our country.
MARILYN AND LEWIS CROW
Monday, December 7, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.
jerry & christina burchfield
Monday, December 7, 2009
Jean and family: You are in our prayers often. You've been special friends over the years ever since we lived across the street from you for awhile and then after you came to PV. We love Ron and Pam and Matt and Mason...a finer family could not be found. Richard and your influence is obvious.
Vicki (Hooten) Garrett
Monday, December 7, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Richard. I know what the family has been through and at least we know he is resting and at peace in a wonderful place. My condolences to the family