Michael Jerome Collier

Michael Jerome Collier, 71 of Hagerstown, MD passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born on September 12, 1953, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Doris & Sylvan Collier Sr.

He was a graduate of Morgan State University where he earned his BS in physical education. He was a proud member of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. After graduating college, he was drafted to the NFL by the Pittsburgh Steelers where he went on to become a 2X Super Bowl Champion. 

After retiring from the NFL, he went on to coach local youth in football, basketball and baseball while working as a grocery manager until his retirement in 2021.

In his spare time, he enjoyed doing autograph signings for local charities, and spending time with his family. While watching football. 

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lisa Collier, 3 children; Mike (Kristen) Collier, Tiffani Collier, and Jerome Collier, 6 grandchildren; Jaylin, Mac, Kenadee, Adalynn, Charlie and Baylee Collier, 3 brothers; Cecil (Cheryl), Jimmy (India), and Sylvan Jr (Phyllis),1 sister Bernadine Harris, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Rest Haven Funeral Home, 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD with visitation from 11-1 P.M.at the funeral Home.

Online condolences and arrangements may be sent to Rest Haven Funeral Home