Support Erik's family through this difficult time

Hi, my name is Tim Manhardt. I am a coworker and friend of Erik Collier. It is with sadness that we learned of Erik's sudden and untimely passing. Erik has been a rock of strength and light to his family at home, in the community and at work. There are very few people on this Earth who share such a magnificent love of life and people. He always gave his time and talents freely. He always treated all he encountered with unconditional kindness and respect. As difficult as this is for friends, coworkers and the community, the toll his loss is taking on the family is immeasurable. In times of crisis, Erik would ALWAYS step up to help one in need. Let's honor Erik's legacy by stepping up to make things a little more manageable for his family. Below is an excerpt from the obituary. Thank you for your support.

Erik Collier age 44 of Knoxville entered the gates of Heaven Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was a loving husband, father and son. Erik was employed with St. Mary's Medical Center for 15 years, a firefighter at the city of Clinton for 14 years and was currently employed as a Healthcare Strategy Consultant with UKG. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church and was a huge TN Vol's fan. He was preceded in death by father, Clayton L. Collier Jr. (Pops). Erik is survived by a loving wife of 22 years, Amy (Walker) Collier; daughter, Madison Collier; son, Lane Collier; mother, Laura Collier; weekend daughter, Katie Hart; special friend, Damian Taylor.