James Allen Collier

James Allen Collier passed away on September 2, 2017 at the age of 75. He was born on January 27, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Teddy P. and Margaret “Harrah” Collier. He is survived by his siblings: Patrick N. Collier, Charles D. Collier, M. Paul Collier and Gaynell Collier; his children: Jill Allison Collier and Jodi Collier Knowles; his grandchildren: Craig Traub, Nicholas Traub and Joy Knowles; and two who held a special place in his heart: Tony Saunders and Michael Saunders. He served in the U.S. Army, was Office Manager and then General Manager of United Automatic Sales, co-owned and managed Penn’s Beach Marina and was owner-operator of Penn’s Beach Marine Repair. He was involved in many organizations in his community including the Jaycees, Aberdeen Planning and Zoning Board and Rotary Club. He enjoyed sailing, his dogs, riding his bicycle and driving his Mercedes. A celebration of his life will be held on November 7, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, 333 S. Parke Street, Aberdeen, Maryland.