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▰ William Howard Collins

Died May 02, … More Information
William Howard Collins, age 84 of Raleigh, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William May 2, 1997.
Obituary published: May 03, 1997 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ William Harold Sr "Pansy" Collins

Died August 18, … More Information
William Harold Sr "Pansy" Collins, of Madison, North Carolina, passed from this life on August 18, 2006. William was 86.
Obituary published: August 19, 2006 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ William Frank Collins

Died March 27, … More Information
William Frank Collins, of North Carolina, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, entered Heaven's gates on March 27, 2006. William was 80.
Obituary published: March 28, 2006 in "Hendersonville T-N"

▰ William Francis Collins

Died September 04, … More Information
William Francis Collins, age 63 of North Carolina, born in Fair Chance, Pennsylvania, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 4, 2006.
Obituary published: September 05, 2006 in "Daily Tribune"

▰ William F "Bill" Collins

Died January 07, … More Information
William F "Bill" Collins, of Siler City, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2002. William was 82.
Obituary published: January 08, 2002 in "Courier-T"

▰ William F Collins

Died March 26, … More Information
William F Collins, of Flat Rock, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on March 26, 2006. William was 80.
Obituary published: March 27, 2006 in "Hendersonville T-N"

▰ William Everett Collins

Died December 27, … More Information
William Everett Collins, of Belhaven, North Carolina, joined the Lord December 27, 2002. William was 79.
Obituary published: December 28, 2002 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ William Enoch "Bill" Collins

Died November 15, … More Information
William Enoch "Bill" Collins, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully November 15, 2005. William was 76.
Obituary published: November 16, 2005 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ William Edward "Bill" Collins

Died March 01, … More Information
William Edward "Bill" Collins, age 79 of Asheville, North Carolina, died on March 1, 2003.
Obituary published: March 02, 2003 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ William Edward "Bill" Collins

Died March 02, … More Information
William Edward "Bill" Collins, age 79 of North Carolina, born in Tennessee, entered into eternal rest March 2, 2003.
Obituary published: March 03, 2003 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ William Edward "Bill" Collins

Died March 03, … More Information
William Edward "Bill" Collins, of Asheville, North Carolina, entered eternal life March 3, 2003. William was 79.
Obituary published: March 04, 2003 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ William Charles Collins

Died May 23, … More Information
William Charles Collins, of High Point, North Carolina, joined the Lord May 23, 2006. William was 81.
Obituary published: May 24, 2006 in "Portland P H (ME)"

▰ William Charles Collins

Died May 22, … More Information
William Charles Collins, of High Point, North Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William May 22, 2006. William was 81.
Obituary published: May 23, 2006 in "Portland P H (ME)"

▰ William Akers Collins

Died May 19, … More Information
William Akers Collins, of North Carolina, born in Virginia, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2008. William was 65.
Obituary published: May 20, 2008 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ William M Collins

Died June 26, … More Information
William M Collins passed away June 26, 2017 in North Carolina.

▰ William Albert Collins

Died February 19, … More Information
William Albert Collins, born June 19, 1935 went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2017 in Garner, North Carolina. William was 81. Tags: #Dorothy
Obituary: William was born on 19, 1935 and passed away on , 19, 2017. William was a resident of Garner, North Carolina at the time of passing. William was married to Dorothy.

▰ William Henry Collins, Jr

Died September 13, … More Information
William Henry Collins, Jr , born April 5, 1933 died September 13, 2016 in Louisburg, North Carolina. William was 83.

▰ William Charles Evans Collins

Died May 27, … More Information
William Charles Evans Collins, born May 27, 2016 joined the Lord May 27, 2016 in Lenoir, North Carolina. William was 0.

▰ William Augustus Collins

Died April 01, … More Information
William Augustus Collins, born July 9, 1929 died April 1, 2016 in North Carolina. William was 86. Tags: #Hodgkins #Street #Conway #Maude #Henry #Beatrice #William #Wadesboro #School #University #Oklahoma #Norman #Davidson #Bachelor #Science #Commerce #Force #Alla #Gene #Danville #Virginia #Myrtle #Southern #Collins #Stores #Mullins #Charlotte #Gathings #Cars #Jaguar #Triumph #Fiat #Volvo #Saab #Blvd #Eugenia #Allen #Trinity #Church #Quail #Country #Hollow #Joseph #Elizabeth #Willis #Edwin #Raymond #Richard #Thomas #David #Charles #Charleston #Alexander #John #Welsh #Lexington #Johns #Frenette #Nurse #Theresa #Levine #Institute #Hansalia #Steven #Benjamin #Carolinas #Daphne #Instead #Sweet #Andrea #Lakeside #Reverend #Cypress #Bryant #Goldfinch #Humane #Society #Florence
Obituary: William us Collins, Jr., known to many as Bill, passed away while sleeping peacefully, on the morning of 1st, 2016, at Carolinas Medical in Charlotte, N.C. He had struggled against Hodgkins lymphoma and pulmonary disease for approximately thirty months. He will be sorely missed by colleagues, friends, and family.

Mr. Collins was born on 9th, 1929 at 1503 Elm Street in Conway, S.C., the home of his maternal grandparents, Maude and Henry Wilson H.W. Ambrose, and his parents, Beatrice and William A. Collins, Sr. He moved with his famiiy to Wadesboro, N.C. for several years, and then back to Conway, where he was graduated from Conway High School in 1946. He attended the University of Oklahoma at Norman before transferring to Davidson , where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce in 1950.

Soon after college, Mr. Collins enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and was graduated from flight school at the rank of air cadet in 1953. He was honorably discharged in 1956, having achieved the rank of first lieutenant, and having flown many non-combat missions. Mr. Collins continued to enjoy piloting planes and all things aeronautical for the remainder of his life.

On 29, 1955, Mr. Collins married the former Alla Eugenia Gene Wilson, in her hometown of Danville, Virginia, having met her through friends in Conway and Myrtle Beach. Upon his discharge from the Air Force, Mr. and Mrs. Collins moved to Southern Pines, N.C., where Mr. Collins was employed by his familys business, Collins Department Stores. He then moved with his young family to Mullins, S.C. for several years, before moving to Charlotte in 1960, where he and his wife remained residents for the rest of their lives.

In 1971, Mr. Collins left the employ of Collins Department Stores, where he had been promoted to president, in order to pursue running his own automobile dealership. He purchased the former Gathings Autos, and incorporated as Charlotte Import Cars, Inc. Through the years, his dealership has operated import car franchises such as Jaguar, MG, Triumph, Fiat, Volvo, and Saab. The dealership is currently located at 7040 E. Independence Blvd. in Charlotte, where Mr. Collins continued to work until of 2016. His daughter, Eugenia Collins Allen, currently manages the dealership, which continues to operate a Volvo franchise, and a certified service center for Saab.

Mr. and Mrs. Collins enjoyed the lives they built in Charlotte, where they were longtime members of Trinity Presbyterian Church, and had many wonderful friends and family members close by. Mr. Collins enjoyed his membership at Quail Hollow Country Club, where he was an avid golfer, and where members and staff treated him as family. Quail Hollow became a second home to him, after the death of his wife in 2003.

In addition to his wife, parents, and grandparents, Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his infant son, Joseph Edwin Collins, his step-daughter, Elizabeth Murray Willis, and five brothers; Edwin Law Collins, Raymond Davis Collins, Richard Ambrose Collins, Thomas Henry Collins, and David Bruce Collins. In addition to his daughter, Mr. Collins is survived by his brother, Charles Andrew Collins, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., his son, William us Collins III, of Charleston, S.C., his grandson, Alexander Harrison Collins, also of Charleston, his step-grandson, John Rushing Welsh V, of Lexington, S.C., and Johns daughters, Virginia and Elizabeth Welsh, also of Lexington, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews, whom he cherished.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gary Frenette, Nurse Practitioner Theresa Carpenter, and everyone at Levine Cancer Institute who helped provide excellent care to Mr. Collins during his last years. The family would also like to thank pulmonologists Drs. Sachin Hansalia, Steven Kadiev, and Benjamin Bringardner, as well as staff doctors and nurses at Carolinas Medical s for their excellent care. The family would also like to thank Mr. Collins housekeeper and personal assistant Daphne Reid, and his caregivers from Instead, especially his Sweet Pea, Andrea Lightfoot, for their devotion and commitment to Mr. Collins during his final years and months.

A graveside service at Lakeside in Conway is planned to celebrate the life of Mr. Collins on , 11th, at 2 p.m., with the Reverend C. Andrew Collins, Jr., presiding. A drop-in visitation luncheon will be held at the Cypress Inn, 16 Elm Street in Conway, from 11:30 to 1:30 prior to the service. Harry & Bryant in Charlotte, and Goldfinch in Conway are serving the family. The family requests no flowers, please. Instead, as Mr. Collins was a friend to animals, please donate to your local shelter or animal rights organization, or to one of the following organizations which Mr. Collins supported: the Humane Society of Charlotte, the Charleston Animal Society, the Humane Society of Conway, the Humane Society of Florence, S.C., and the Humane Society of Myrtle Beach.

▰ William J Collins

Died October 26, … More Information
William J Collins, born October 10, 1946 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 26, 2015 in Huntersville, North Carolina. William was 69.

▰ William Collins

Died May 17, … More Information
William Collins, born October 8, 1934 died on May 17, 2015 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. William was 80. Tags: #Born #Nash #Calvary #Church #Late #Herbert #Nora #Collins #Burroughs #Shearin #Roxie #Agnes #Anne #Samuel #Rachel #Taylor #Rocky #Celebration #Graveside #Pineview #Brandon #Johnson #Cremations #English
Obituary: Mr. William Dallas Collins, age 80 of Died , May 17, 2015. He was Born 8, 1934 in Nash county,

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Son of the Late Dallie Herbert and Nora Smith Collins.

He was preceded in death by five sisters, Mae Burroughs, Eva Shearin, Roxie Burnette, Agnes Collins, Anne Graves, brothers, Samuel Collins and Herbert Collins.

Surviving sisters, Rachel Rose and Sue Taylor of Rocky Mount, many nieces and nephews..

A Celebration of Mr. Collins’s life will be held Graveside, Pineview , May 19, 2015 at 11:00am with the Rev Brandon Dees.

The family will receive friends after the service or at the home of Sue Taylor.



are entrusted to Johnson s and Cremations, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount NC www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com




▰ William Phillip Collins

Died May 12, … More Information
William Phillip Collins, born December 5, 1961 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 12, 2015 in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. William was 53. Tags: #Tammy
Obituary: William was born on 5, 1961 and passed away on , May 12, 2015. William was a resident of Walnut Cove, North Carolina at the time of passing. William was married to Tammy.

▰ William Roger Collins, Sr

Died October 25, … More Information
William Roger Collins, Sr went into the presence of the Lord on October 25, 2014 in Webster, North Carolina. Tags: #Nancy
Obituary: William passed away on , 25, 2014. William was a resident of Webster, North Carolina at the time of passing. William was married to Nancy.

▰ William Sidney Collins

Died July 16, … More Information
William Sidney Collins, born April 15, 1939 died July 16, 2014 in China Grove, North Carolina. William was 75. Tags: #Sidney #Rowan #William #Elizabeth #Collins #China #High #Phyllis #Pamela #Rockwell #Richard #Becky #Jessie #Efird #Chad #Lowell #First #Church #Sarge #United #Army #Sergeant #Class #Vietnam #Germany #Iran #Medal #Good #National #Service #North #Department #Corrections #South #Community #Post #Kannapolis #Commander #Linn #Wilson #West #Memorial #Honor #Missions #Patterson #Grove #Linn-
Obituary: Mr. William Sidney "Sarge" Collins 75 of China Grove passed away 16, 2014 at CMC-Northeast surrounded by his loving family.

Sidney was born on 15, 1939 in Rowan . He was the son of the late William H. Collins and Elizabeth Luther Collins. He graduated from China Grove High School in 1957 and was married to the late Phyllis Peeler Collins for 53 years.

Mr. Collins is survived by a daughter Pamela Efird (Joel) of Rockwell and sons Richard Collins (Andora) of Rockwell William S. (Bill) Collins Jr. of China Grove, 4 grandchildren; Becky, Jessie and Amy Efird and Chad Collins and brother Max (Terry) Collins of Lowell, NC.

In addition to his loving wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.

He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in China Grove and loved his church family very much.

Sarge served over 20 years in the United States Army, retiring at the rank of Sergeant First Class on 25, 1980. He was a Vietnam Veteran and also served two tours in Germany, one as as an advisor in Iran as well as various posts throughout the United States. His decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal (6th award), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. his illusterious military career, he went to work for the North Carolina Department of Corrections, retiring as a vocational instructor after over 20 years of service. He then continued to serve his community as a school bus driver for 10 years

in the South Rowan Community. He supported and was active in many veterans service organizations. He is a lifelong member of VFW Post 8989 in Kannapolis and VFW Post 9089 in China Grove, where he served as Post Sr. Vice Commander from 1994-1995.

Visitation will be on from 7:00 til 9:00 at Linn Honeycutt in China Grove with funeral on at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in China Grove with Rev. Steve Wilson, minister. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park with military rites performed by Rowan Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Missions Fund, 302 Patterson St. China Grove, NC 28023 .Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com

under the direction of Linn-Honeycutt , China Grove, NC.

▰ William Frank Collins Sr

Died January 13, … More Information
William Frank Collins Sr , born October 11, 1942 entered Heaven's gates on January 13, 2019 in Shallotte, North Carolina. William was 76.
Family members and close friends: , Sharyn Wilms-tammaro, Dean Crabbs, Sue Davidson, Pegg Storey, Carol Radcliffe, Michael Dailey

▰ William Augustus Collins Jr

Died April 01, … More Information
William Augustus Collins Jr , born July 9, 1929 entered into eternal rest April 1, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. William was 86.
Family members and close friends: , John Morgan, Mark Adams, Wayne Williams - Usmc, Michael Wilson, Joe Sellers

▰ William Collins

Died May 17, … More Information
William Collins, born October 8, 1934 passed from this life on May 17, 2015 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. William was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Dazzala Cofield

▰ William Sidney Collins

Died July 16, … More Information
William Sidney Collins, born April 15, 1939 went into the presence of the Lord on July 16, 2014 in China Grove, North Carolina. William was 75.
Family members and close friends: , Norma Honeycutt, Karen Greer Howell, David Wray, Margaret Brown, Buddy, Jerryandpatsy Stone

▰ Wilhelmina D "Wilma" Collins

Died December 27, … More Information
Wilhelmina D "Wilma" Collins, a resident of New Bern, North Carolina for decades, died December 27, 2007 in New Bern, North Carolina at the age of 87.
Obituary published: December 28, 2007 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Wayne Devere Dr Collins

Died April 16, … More Information
Wayne Devere Dr Collins, of North Carolina, born in Kansas, entered eternal life April 16, 2004. Wayne was 90.
Obituary published: April 17, 2004 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Warren James Dr "Rip" Collins

Died January 07, … More Information
Warren James Dr "Rip" Collins, 94, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2018 in North Carolina.
Obituary published: January 08, 2018 in "Shelby Star"

▰ Warren G Collins

Died December 13, … More Information
Warren G Collins, age 83 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, joined the Lord December 13, 2006.
Obituary published: December 14, 2006 in "Clemmons C"

▰ Warren G Collins

Died December 09, … More Information
Warren G Collins, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, joined the Lord December 9, 2006. Warren was 83.
Obituary published: December 10, 2006 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Ward Wesley Collins

Died June 04, … More Information
Ward Wesley Collins, age 60 of North Carolina, born in Clark Co, Ohio, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 4, 2002.
Obituary published: June 05, 2002 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Wanda Gail Collins

Died May 17, … More Information
Wanda Gail Collins, born March 25, 1959 entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 17, 2011 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Wanda was 52. Tags: #Hanes- #Vanstory #Hull #Greensboro #Larry #Phyllis #Smith #School #First #Church #Wanda #Justin #Blossom #Banjo #Lovey #Hospice #Palliative #Summit
Obituary: Mrs. Wanda Gail Collins, 52, of Greensboro, passed away , May 17, 2011 at her home.

A memorial service will be held , 7:00 p.m., at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel by Rev. Lee Hull Moses.
Wanda was born 25, 1959 in Greensboro, the daughter of Larry and Phyllis Collins.

Wanda was a graduate of Smith High School and attended First Christian Church. She retired from P. Lorrillard with 27 years of service. Wanda was a very generous and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed the beach and saltwater fishing.

In addition to her parents, Wanda is survived by her son, Justin Freeman and wife Blossom, and her grandson Banjo, who affectionately referred to her as Lovey.

Friends will be received , from 6:00-7:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice and Palliative of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405.

▰ Wanda Collins

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Kathryn Morris, Greensboro Bailiffs, Jamie Jones, Phyllis Mckay, Joseph Cotten, Bj ( Barbara ) Cross, John And Vicki Vaughan, Pete Phillips, Jessica Cotten, Sharon Phillips, Larry Goodwin, Mary Lou Millican

▰ Walter Franklin "Curtis" Collins

Died March 25, … More Information
Walter Franklin "Curtis" Collins, age 79 of North Carolina, born in Virginia, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 25, 2003.
Obituary published: March 26, 2003 in "Ent VA (VA)"

▰ Walter Fate Collins

Died September 02, … More Information
Walter Fate Collins, age 82 of North Carolina, born in Virginia, entered Heaven's gates on September 2, 2004.
Obituary published: September 03, 2004 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Walter A Jr Collins

Died September 11, … More Information
Walter A Jr Collins, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next September 11, 2003. Walter was 83.
Obituary published: September 12, 2003 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Wade Leon "Sonny" Collins

Died May 02, … More Information
Wade Leon "Sonny" Collins, age 66 of King, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2009.
Obituary published: May 03, 2009 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Wade Edward Collins

Died September 15, … More Information
Wade Edward Collins, 78, of Matthews, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 15, 2003.
Obituary published: September 16, 2003 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Wade Collins

Died May 06, … More Information
Wade Collins passed away May 6, 2015 in Carthage, North Carolina.

▰ Vivian Marie Stanley Collins

Died February 17, … More Information
Vivian Marie Stanley Collins, age 87 of Morehead City, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday February 17, 2012.
Obituary published: February 18, 2012 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Vivian (Rankin) Collins

Died July 22, … More Information
Vivian (Rankin) Collins, of Statesville, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 22, 2003. Vivian was 82.
Obituary published: July 23, 2003 in "Mooresville T"

▰ Vivian (Rankin) Collins

Died July 18, … More Information
Vivian (Rankin) Collins, age 82 of Statesville, North Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 18, 2003.
Obituary published: July 19, 2003 in "Statesville L"

▰ Vivian (Rankin) Collins

Died July 19, … More Information
Vivian (Rankin) Collins, age 82 of Troutman, North Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 19, 2003.
Obituary published: July 20, 2003 in "Statesville L"

▰ Vivian (Freeman) Collins

Died June 24, … More Information
Vivian (Freeman) Collins left this earth on June 24, 2004 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Obituary published: June 25, 2004 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Vivian Collins

Died June 22, … More Information
Vivian Collins left this earth on June 22, 2004 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Obituary published: June 23, 2004 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Virginia Ailene "Jenny" (King) Collins

Died August 29, … More Information
Virginia Ailene "Jenny" (King) Collins, age 64 of North Carolina, born in Patrick Co, Virginia, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 29, 2009.
Obituary published: August 30, 2009 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Virgil Thomas Collins

Died February 07, … More Information
Virgil Thomas Collins, born August 8, 1912 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home February 7, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Virgil was 98.
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