Howard Collett

Howard peacefully left this world on May 31, 2025, at home, where he was surrounded by his family. He is just beginning to live in his immortal body, made perfect, and without any sickness or pain. He is rejoicing with the Lord and his family members that were there waiting for him to join in with the Angels in Heaven.

He is preceded in Death by his devoted wife, Carolyn Collett, his parents, Cicero Francis Collett, Dollie Lady Stanfield Collett, his older siblings, Woodrow Francis Collett, Theodore Acton Collett, Herbert Hoover Collett, Summa Juanita Collett, Paul Arnold Collett and youngest sister Patsy Lou Collett Faust.

He survived by his sister Peggy Ann Collett Wise, Daughter, Lane Pair (Alan Pair husband); grandchildren, Jason Price, Lyndsay Collett Champion (Matt Champion husband), Tyler Cole Pair and 2 Great Grand children Jack Price and Ryan Price. And many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Howard was one of eight children born to the Cicero Francis Collett and Dollie Lady Stanfield Collett family. He was the youngest sibling of his 4 brothers and 3 sisters. He grew up in the Whitney Junction/Ashville area in St. Clair County. During his 86 years of life, he was a well-established Brick Mason in Jefferson County and other surrounding Counties.

Everyone that knew Howard Collett, knew that he was one of the hardest working men they have ever known. He was gentle, kind and most importantly he was a Godly man. He loved his family and took pride in his work. He never turned a job down, even when he was so covered up, he would find a way to help get a job done right.

The Family will Receive Friends and Family at 11am on Wed. June 4, 2025, at Jefferson Memorial Funeral and Gardens, located at 1591 Gadsden Hwy. In Birmingham, AL 35235. (Across from Target in Trussville). Graveside service only will begin at 12 noon following the viewing.