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David Collard Obituary

David A. Collard, 82, husband of the late Marie Susan Hatch Collard, passed away July 19, 2025. A native of Minerva, New York, son of the late Laurence W. and Edna James Collard, he was a United States Army Veteran and a former employee of Mitsubishi Polyester Film. Surviving are his sons, Michael David Collard (Debbie) and Joseph Collard. Mr. Collard was predeceased by a son, Thomas James Collard; four brothers; Benjamin Collard, Roger Collard, Lawrence Collard, and Donald Collard; two sisters; Teresa Hamlin and Irene Simons. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 123 West Antrim Drive Greenville, South Carolina 29607. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Greenville from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2025.

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