Edward Clayton Collins, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2011 after an extended illness.
Mr. Collins was born on March 7, 1916 in Wilkes County to the late William Early Collins and Lula Johnson Collins. Proudly serving in the United States Army, he was a veteran of World War II and later retired from Robins Air Force Base following 34 years of service. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church where he was a faithful servant for many years. He served the Lord as a former Deacon, usher, and was on the visitation committee. Mr. Collins loved to watch the Atlanta Braves, and he was a wonderful gardener- always giving vegetables to his friends. He was a wonderful Dad and Grandfather, who was loved very much.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Barbee Collins; brother, William Collins; and sisters, Estelle Denard, and Cynthia Terry.
He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Gilleland (Wayne) of Lizella, and Nancy Calhoun (Wayne) of Garden City, South Carolina; grandchildren, Sherrie Hitchcock (Jimmy) of Canton, Dr. Melanie Pittard (Tim) of Lizella, Stephen Gilleland of Duluth , and Michael Johnson (Stephanie) of Lizella; great grandchildren, Clay Hitchcock of Canton, Fletcher Pittard of Lizella, and Gracelyn Johnson of Lizella; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Collins was born on March 7, 1916 in Wilkes County to the late William Early Collins and Lula Johnson Collins. Proudly serving in the United States Army, he was a veteran of World War II and later retired from Robins Air Force Base following 34 years of service. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church where he was a faithful servant for many years. He served the Lord as a former Deacon, usher, and was on the visitation committee. Mr. Collins loved to watch the Atlanta Braves, and he was a wonderful gardener- always giving vegetables to his friends. He was a wonderful Dad and Grandfather, who was loved very much.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Barbee Collins; brother, William Collins; and sisters, Estelle Denard, and Cynthia Terry.
He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Gilleland (Wayne) of Lizella, and Nancy Calhoun (Wayne) of Garden City, South Carolina; grandchildren, Sherrie Hitchcock (Jimmy) of Canton, Dr. Melanie Pittard (Tim) of Lizella, Stephen Gilleland of Duluth , and Michael Johnson (Stephanie) of Lizella; great grandchildren, Clay Hitchcock of Canton, Fletcher Pittard of Lizella, and Gracelyn Johnson of Lizella; and several nieces and nephews.
Edward Clayton Collins, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2011 after an extended illness.
Mr. Collins was born on March 7, 1916 in Wilkes County to the late William Early Collins and Lula Johnson Collins. Proudly serving in the United States Army, he was a veteran of World War II and later retired from Robins Air Force Base following 34 years of service. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church where he was a faithful servant for many years. He served the Lord as a former Deacon, usher, and was on the visitation committee. Mr. Collins loved to watch the Atlanta Braves, and he was a wonderful gardener- always giving vegetables to his friends. He was a wonderful Dad and Grandfather, who was loved very much.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Barbee Collins; brother, William Collins; and sisters, Estelle Denard, and Cynthia Terry.
He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Gilleland (Wayne) of Lizella, and Nancy Calhoun (Wayne) of Garden City, South Carolina; grandchildren, Sherrie Hitchcock (Jimmy) of Canton, Dr. Melanie Pittard (Tim) of Lizella, Stephen Gilleland of Duluth , and Michael Johnson (Stephanie) of Lizella; great grandchildren, Clay Hitchcock of Canton, Fletcher Pittard of Lizella, and Gracelyn Johnson of Lizella; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Collins was born on March 7, 1916 in Wilkes County to the late William Early Collins and Lula Johnson Collins. Proudly serving in the United States Army, he was a veteran of World War II and later retired from Robins Air Force Base following 34 years of service. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church where he was a faithful servant for many years. He served the Lord as a former Deacon, usher, and was on the visitation committee. Mr. Collins loved to watch the Atlanta Braves, and he was a wonderful gardener- always giving vegetables to his friends. He was a wonderful Dad and Grandfather, who was loved very much.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Barbee Collins; brother, William Collins; and sisters, Estelle Denard, and Cynthia Terry.
He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Gilleland (Wayne) of Lizella, and Nancy Calhoun (Wayne) of Garden City, South Carolina; grandchildren, Sherrie Hitchcock (Jimmy) of Canton, Dr. Melanie Pittard (Tim) of Lizella, Stephen Gilleland of Duluth , and Michael Johnson (Stephanie) of Lizella; great grandchildren, Clay Hitchcock of Canton, Fletcher Pittard of Lizella, and Gracelyn Johnson of Lizella; and several nieces and nephews.
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