Nick Collins Obituary

BURLINGTON - Nick Collins, 89, of 2118 Walker Ave., Burlington, died Jan. 31, 2013 at The Hospice Home of Alamance after years of failing health.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cornelia ""Kaye"" Ray Collins, in 2001; parents, Amelia and Angelo Collins; siblings, Jimmy Collins, Chris Collins and Ernestine Pefanis.
Mr. Collins is survived by daughter, Angela Kaye Collins Cinson; son Joseph Collins; grandchildren, Amber Cinson Laughlin, Shaun Cinson and Adam Cinson; great-granddaughter, Makayla Laughlin; and siblings, Thelia Bundros and husband Tony Bundros and Irene Xillas; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a loyal member of Emmanuel Methodist Church and avid supporter of St. Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church. He was an avid gardener for life, a decorated World War II veteran, member of the American Legion, past Commander of the Joseph Coble DAV Chapter, and 2008 Recipient of the State of North Carolina ""The Order of the Long Leaf Pine"" for his years of service aiding veterans. Nick was an active member of the community. He worked in the real estate business for over 40 years and was co-owner of Collins and Young.
The funeral service will be conducted in the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
Prayers of Three Saints Trisagion will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. at Rich and Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Any visitors to the family will be received at the home of his daughter, Angela, 2122 Hawthorne Lane, Burlington.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Alamance/Caswell 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2013.
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For my Father, My Freind, My Mentor. I so love you.

Joe Collins

March 3, 2013

Nick was remembered Tuesday evening during our Burlington Elks Lodge #1633 Meeting. He was remembered with our "Passing of a Member" Ritual during the meeting, and reflections were offered by members who wished to share.

I apologize for not attending his memorial service on Sunday. I personally didn't know Nick, but I applaud him for his work he did through the Elks and the Veterans groups and his service to our country.

Lloyd Dosser
Exalted Ruler
Burlington Elks Lodge #1633

Lloyd Dosser

February 7, 2013

Sue McKee

February 5, 2013

Sue McKee

February 5, 2013

Angie,
So very sorry to hear of Nick's passing. He and I did some real estate deals together over the years, and I enjoyed him so very much. His sense of humor was infectious. I know you will all miss him terribly.
Love to all, Sandra Ford, and Mike

February 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to you both.

Lee Laws

February 3, 2013

Memory Eternal Theo Nick. Love Jimmie, Lori, Charlotte & Angelo

Jimmie Collins

February 3, 2013

What a wonderful kind man especially to my mom annie mae anthony and to flora mansfield. He always made me laugh and i loved listening to his stories. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.

becky lowry

February 2, 2013

Angela, I think we went to Eastlawn together and always thought you were cool espiecially when your dad drove you to school in his ? Lincoln maybe with his political stickers. Anyway, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Losing your family is so hard.

Cindy (Talbert) Taylor

February 2, 2013

Joe Collins

February 2, 2013

Joe Collins

February 2, 2013

Angie, we are so sorry to hear that you're Dad passed away. I have been thinking about you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy, Randy and Patty Pruitt

Patty Pruitt

February 2, 2013

Angela, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, all the Beaudry's

Lynn Beaudry Wilson

February 2, 2013

Joe,You have an angel watching over you.
So sorry for your loss.

Steve Brooks

February 2, 2013

Joey & Angela. I am soo saddened for your dad's passing. All the way back to where we grew up in the same old neighborhood and then became back door neighbors. He soo loved his garden. We will miss seeing him out there. The days where he & my mom would meet at the fence and talk. My mom is going to miss her old friend & back door neighbor. May his memory be eternal.
Penny Kappas Chandler
& momma too(Artemis Kappas)

February 2, 2013

so sorry for your loss-i have so many fond memories of your dad & know how difficult it is to loose your father-

Val Mitcheson

February 1, 2013

Nick and his wife were former members of Emmanual United Methodist Church with my mom and dad Ralph and Nannie Nicks. They were very kind to my mom and dad thru the years and came to both my parents funerals when they both passed away. We are appreciate of their kindness and thoughtfulness and you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and relative.
Cathy Nicks Mitchell

February 1, 2013

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