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Jimmie COLLINS Obituary
Mr. Collins was born in Richlands, N.C., the son of the late Myrtle Justice and Roy W. Collins. He was married to Joan Smith Collins for 56 years. He retired with 41 years of service as a Senior Cost Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Mr. Collins was a member of the Edenton Baptist Church and a former member of Grafton Christian Church in Yorktown, Va., and held membership in various organizations such as the Edenton Lions Club, the Chowan Golf and Country Club, the Sigma Phi Fraternity, the Andiamo Sports Car Club, and the past president of the Peninsula Sports Car Club, past chairman of the board at Grafton Christian Church, a member of the York Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club. He traveled extensively with his family while young. His love for his family and friends and his church was very much evident. He loved golf, boating, jet skiing, hunting and racquet ball and played each with passion. He rarely met a stranger. He was very fond of his 2 holes in one while a member of the Chowan Golf and Country Club and Super Senior Golf Champ. He has always been sure that there is a golf course in heaven with golden golf balls.
Surviving Mr. Collins, other than his wife, is daughters, Angel Broome and Dale Hamrick, of Edenton, and Robin Collins Crane and husband, Captain W. Mike Crane, USN, of Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandchildren, Meredith Broome Kilcoyne and husband, Jayson, Marshall Collin Crane and Madison Skylar Crane; and one great-granddaughter, Ava Marie Kilcoyne; brother-in-law, Jodie Smith and wife, Randy; sisters-in-law, Candy Smith Neese, and husband, John, and Pat Smith; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Dottie Collins Dunn.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Edenton Baptist Church, with Dr. Jesse Croome, officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the funeral home chapel.
Friends may send condolences by visiting www.evansfac.com. Evans Funerals and Cremations is serving the Collins family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jimmie COLLINS
January 2, 2010
Poo,
Lori just let me know of your husband's passing. I am so sorry and my prayers go out to you and your family. You will forever hold a special place in my heart. God will continue to hold you and your family close to him and supply your every need.
Brenda Ramsey
December 31, 2009
Dear Joan, Angel, Robin and family, I just heard of Jim's passing. I am deeply saddened but will always keep the happy memories of our hunting and working adventures. May God bless you all.
Tom Gaudreaux
December 31, 2009
Dear Joan and Family,
I am saddened to hear of Jimmie's passing. I have many fond memories of you all.
Doug Johnson
Ray Wright
December 30, 2009
Angel,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jimmie was a great guy.
Adam Coltes
December 29, 2009
I am very thankful I got to see and talk with Jim before he passed away. My heart goes out to all of the family and my thoughts are with you. I will miss coming home and not seeing him out in the yard anymore.
December 29, 2009
Dear Joan, Angel, Robin and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Jim. Wish I could be there to express my sympathy in person, but I have an obligation at my church on Thursday. You are in my prayers. I have fond memories of our camping trips to Edenton. The canoe rides, chicken on the grill, archery, and Mom getting seasick on the raft are forever etched in my mind. Sure would love to see you guys. I've shared the story of Angel and me walking home with the Renault between us many times over the years. Hope to see you soon!
Love and friendship always,
Debbie Panak
December 29, 2009
dear joan and family so sorry about Jim i will keep you in my prayers and love you always
with love ,
delice roach
Martha Walker
December 28, 2009
Dear Joan and family
My prayers are with you and the family . May His comforting arms surround each of you.
Martha (Mac) Walker
Herbert Littlejohn
December 28, 2009
Our family send our sincere condolences to you Joan and your family. We pray that God will sustain all of you during this very difficult time. As the Bible states in Psalms 55:22..... Cast thy burden upon the Lord and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. It is hoped the family will reflect upon all of the fond memories shared as a family. We will continually PRAY for your family.
Joanne Miller
December 27, 2009
Dear Joan, Angel,Robin and Family,
Where do I start when someone as important in my life has left us,most of my wonderful memories as a young married couple involve you all,I will never forget you dear Jimmie,you were and will continue to be a bright an shinning star in my life and the same goes to Joan and the girls-I love you all and will until my dying day.
Joanne and Jimmy miller
Don & Eleanor Hubbard
December 27, 2009
Our love and prayers go out to Jimmies family. Friends for so many years. Our families had so many good times together, camping and the sports car club activities. Jimmie will be missed by so many.
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