Lt. Col. Robert Mack Collier U.S. Air Force age 92 of Galveston passed away peacefully in the presence of his beloved family at his home in Galveston on Thursday, March 27, 2025. It was his wish to be buried with full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, an honor that he rightfully earned with over 30 plus years of service in the Air Force as a Pilot. His family along with Carnes Brothers Funeral Home are honored to have fulfilled that request.

Lt. Col. Collier will be laid to rest at 9:00 am Wednesday, November 17, 2025, at Arlington National Cemetery.  Arrangements in Washington, DC are entrusted to Joseph Gawlers and Sons Funeral Directors 5130 Wisconsin Avenue NW.  Washington, DC 20016- (202) 966-6400.