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Harry Douglas Collis

Date of Death: July 10, 2011

Harry Douglas “Doug” Collis, 92, of Stephens City, Virginia, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, in his home.

Mr. Collis was born in 1918, in Rest, Virginia, the son of the late William Arthur and Annie Susan Collis. He was a retired Veteran of the United States Air Force having served for 34 years, achieving the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He served during World War II, Korea and Viet Nam. He was a member of the Winchester VFW Post #2123, the American Legion Post 21, and the Air Force Sergeants Association. Mr. Collis was a Deacon and Member of Boyce Baptist Church.

He married Phyllis N. Collis on March 20, 1946, in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Surviving with his wife, are his sons, Harry Douglas Collis, Jr., of Pensacola Florida, Kenneth Arthur Collis of Gerrardstown, West Virginia; daughters, Patricia Diane Cox and husband, Delroy, of Monroe, Louisiana, Elizabeth Lynn Lewis and husband, Tom, of Inwood, West Virginia, Valerie Suzanne Foley of Winchester Virginia; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and his sister, Helen Chapman of Portland, Maine.

One sister and six brothers preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, at Boyce Baptist Church with Reverend Ben Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in Payne’s Chapel Church Cemetery,

Pallbearers will be Mr. Collis’ grandsons, Jeremy McNew, Daniel Cox, Benjamin Lewis, Gregory Lewis, Matthew Collis, Zachary Collis and Cody Barr.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Avery Gibbs, Dr. James Salata, Dr. Neil Gaither, Dr. William Majors, Dr. Bruce L. Flax and the Deacons at Boyce Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00-1:00 PM at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601; Boyce Baptist Church, P.O. box 89, Boyce, Virginia, 22620 or Stephens City Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 253, Stephens City, Virginia 22655.

Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com

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Harry Douglas “Doug” Collis, 92, of Stephens City, Virginia, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, in his home. Mr. Collis was born in 1918, in Rest, Virginia, the son of the late William Arthur and Annie Susan Collis. He was a retired Veteran of the United States Air Force having served for 34 years, achieving theContinue Reading

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public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless!!!!!!! Faye Carter, Sean and Rosemarie Thornton, and Dennis Connor Jr.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Daddy had a silly little whistle/sound he became famous for making! There are even pictures of him where you can just tell he's a whistlin'!! :^ ) I miss you Daddy and that silly whistle terribly! I Love You!! Your Widdle Middle Girl......Liz
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Daddy had a silly little whistle/sound he became famous for!! Well famous at least in the family! There are even pictures of him where you can just tell he's a whistlin'!! :^ ) I miss you & your silly whistle terribly Daddy! I Love You!! Your Widdle Middle Girl...........Liz
Elizabeth left a message on January 30, 2013:
Daddy had this silly little whistle/sound he became famous for!! Well, famous in our family at least! There are pictures of him where you can just tell he's a whistlin'! :^ ) I miss you and your silly whistle terribly Daddy!! I Love You!! Your Widdle Middle Girl.....Liz
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
My memories go way back to the Collis family when we were stationed in England (Lakenheath) around 1969-1972. When I arrived in England , a young airman, I met SMGST Collis, and right away I felt a bond. He invited me to attend church with him and his family. I took him up on that offer, and soon he invited me to his home for lunch. They made me feel welcome and their home became a "home away from home". We created many wonderful memories. I felt part of the family and welcome. After, he left England, he invited me to stop at his home in Winchester, when I returned to the states. I did just that and stayed the weekend, before returning to my home in KY. Doug had a wonderful love for people. I will always remember him and family as a good friend. He will be missed, but, is in a far better place. I am sorry we did not know of your passing till after the fact. Our thoughts and prayers to Phyllis and the family. You will never know the impact Doug has left on my life, and I'm now serving God because of his interest in my life!!! Thanks for giving to the Lord....
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Rosemarie Thornton left a message on July 13, 2011:
In honor of Harry Douglas Collis, Rosemarie Thornton lit a candle.
Rosemarie Thornton left a message on July 13, 2011:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless!!!!!!! Faye Carter, Sean and Rosemarie Thornton, and Dennis Connor Jr.
Elizabeth Lewis left a message on August 4, 2011:
Daddy had a silly little whistle/sound he became famous for making! There are even pictures of him where you can just tell he's a whistlin'!! :^ ) I miss you Daddy and that silly whistle terribly! I Love You!! Your Widdle Middle Girl......Liz
Elizabeth (Liz) L. Lewis left a message on August 4, 2011:
Daddy had a silly little whistle/sound he became famous for!! Well famous at least in the family! There are even pictures of him where you can just tell he's a whistlin'!! :^ ) I miss you & your silly whistle terribly Daddy! I Love You!! Your Widdle Middle Girl...........Liz
Elizabeth L. Lewis left a message on August 4, 2011:
Daddy had this silly little whistle/sound he became famous for!! Well, famous in our family at least! There are pictures of him where you can just tell he's a whistlin'! :^ ) I miss you and your silly whistle terribly Daddy!! I Love You!! Your Widdle Middle Girl.....Liz
Elizabeth L. Lewis left a message on August 4, 2011:
In honor of Harry Douglas Collis, Elizabeth L. Lewis lit a candle.
Marvin and Colleen Clark left a message on September 10, 2011:
My memories go way back to the Collis family when we were stationed in England (Lakenheath) around 1969-1972. When I arrived in England , a young airman, I met SMGST Collis, and right away I felt a bond. He invited me to attend church with him and his family. I took him up on that offer, and soon he invited me to his home for lunch. They made me feel welcome and their home became a "home away from home". We created many wonderful memories. I felt part of the family and welcome. After, he left England, he invited me to stop at his home in Winchester, when I returned to the states. I did just that and stayed the weekend, before returning to my home in KY. Doug had a wonderful love for people. I will always remember him and family as a good friend. He will be missed, but, is in a far better place. I am sorry we did not know of your passing till after the fact. Our thoughts and prayers to Phyllis and the family. You will never know the impact Doug has left on my life, and I'm now serving God because of his interest in my life!!! Thanks for giving to the Lord....
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