Background
Collier, B. Bruce was born on April 3, 1928 in Mumford, Texas, United States. Son of Hosea Oscar and Percy Virginia (Moore) Collier.
Collier, B. Bruce was born on April 3, 1928 in Mumford, Texas, United States. Son of Hosea Oscar and Percy Virginia (Moore) Collier.
Bachelor of Science, Baylor University, 1948. Postgraduate, Ohio State University, 1948—1949. Postgraduate, Purdue University, 4950.
Partner Gardner-Collier Jewelry Company, Kirksville, Missouri, 1950—1966. President Gardner-Collier Inc., since 1966. President, chairman board Kirksville Savings & Loan Association, since 1970.
President Adair County Credit Bureau, 1960. Fund raising chairman group, Kirksville, 1960—1972.
Member of Missouri Jewelers Association, Retail Jewelers America, Kirksville Chamber of Commerce (president 1957), Shriners, Masons, Kirksville Country.
Married Mary Carollene Gardner Collier, September 9, 1949. Children: Suzanne, Rachel, Bryan, Holly.