Collier Matthew Foote

Collier Matthew Foote, 10, of Cedar Bluff Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his parents after a long battle with cancer. On July 21st, 2023 at 8:23pm a storm cloud rolled in and the heavens opened up and ushered "The Mighty Collier" to heaven. Collier was born on September 5, 2012 in Gadsden, Alabama to Kayla (Robert) Terrell and Dustin Foote. He lived a rambunctious life with his four siblings; Best friend and big sister Jorja Foote, Rooks Terrell, Alivia Terrell, Ridge Terrell. Collier was a 4th grader at Sand Rock Elementary where he was loved by his wonderful friends and teachers. Collier was a kind and thoughtful soul and will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched. Collier loved to play pranks on his siblings and cousins and loved to tell jokes. He knew everything there was to know about dinosaurs and animals. He loved to ride his four wheeler and climb trees. He was an avid Pokémon and funko pop collector. His favorite thing was camping with his cousins at the campground in the summer. His family knows he is riding his dream muscle car through the heavenly golden gates and playing on the blissful clouds with the animals he loved and who passed before him. Even in the face of his own diagnosis, Collier remained a steadfast friend, always optimistic, and encouraged others even through the hardest trials. We will miss his kind, brave, caring and unimaginably generous spirit. Collier was never scared to take on new opportunities and did everything with honesty and integrity. His legacy will carry on forever reminding us to remain steadfast in our faith and we choose to live a life of meaningful acts of love and service, like Christ modeled for us. There are no words that can express how grateful and blessed we are to our family, friends and community who were there for us through the 6 years of intense treatments he endured. You all made sure he always knew and felt loved, all the way to the night of his passing. Also, a heartfelt thank you to our Birmingham, New York, and Charlotte oncology teams who provided Collier with amazing love and care. A very special thank you to Dr. Modak, Dr. Sholler, and Dr. Whalen who always fought for him and continue to fight for our kids of childhood cancer. Visitation for Collier Foote will be at Church on the Rock in Gadsden, Alabama (2500 Sansom Ave. Gadsden, AL 35904) on Tuesday July 25, 2023 from 4 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be 2PM Wednesday July 26, 2023, also at Church on the Rock. There will be a 1 to 2 pm visitation prior to the funeral service at the church. There will be a graveside service that will be at Sandrock Baptist Church cemetery immediately following. Pallbearers will include Dustin Foote, Robert Terrell, Rooks Terrell, Ridge Terrell, Cody Harbin, Weston Harbin, Lathan Harbin, and Cody Morgan. Following the Graveside service, there will be a celebration of life at Collier’s home for any school friends or family to join. We will be swimming and playing on the lake in his honor, as he would love at 815 County Road 413 Cedar Bluff Alabama 35959 The family will accept flowers sent to the Church or donations be made for a future foundation in Collier’s honor. We will always be Collier strong! Perry Funeral Home Directing www.perryfuneral.net

Collier Matthew Foote

September 5, 2012 - July 21, 2023