Life Story

Lee Odie "Lee Baby" Collier was born on December 2, 1951, in Marvell, Arkansas, to the late Sam and Earlene (Cobbins) Collier. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bobbie Jean (Cunningham) Collier; brother, Larry Wheeler; sisters, Shirley Jean Collier and Myra Collier Jones.

Lee Baby worked for Helena Chemical Plant for over thirty years before retiring due to visual impairment. He met his late wife and they were married on November 14, 2003.

He enjoyed listening to western television shows, the blues, riding with his brother, Warren, to visit his friends, and attending Oasis of Arkansas Adult Daycare Center, where he passed out candy to all of the ladies.

In his 71st season of life, Lee Baby received his blessing of immortality and on Friday, February 10, 2023, he passed away peacefully.

Lee Baby leaves to cherish his memory: brothers, Johnny (Sharon) Wheeler of Bowling Green, Kentucky; Warren (Lavern) Collier of Little Rock, Arkansas; sister, Sherlene Collier of Florissant, Missouri; sister-in-law, Patricia Wheeler of Florissant, Missouri; brother-in-law, Edgar Jones of Helena, AR; a special cousin, Billy (Ira) Hall of Newport, Arkansas; his loving nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.