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Samuel Collins Obituary
SALISBURY - Mr. Samuel Ernest "Sam" Collins, Jr., 83, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Born March 22, 1928, in McDowell County, he was the son of the late Samuel E. Collins, Sr. and Lacie Collins. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II from 1944-1945.
Sam owned and operated S.E. Collins Sheet Metal in Marion until relocating with his family to Salisbury in 1973. He was employed with Gamewell Mechanical until his retirement in 1993.
A member of First Baptist Church in Marion, he regularly attended Stallings Memorial Baptist Church in Salisbury.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Collins Barlowe; a brother, Robert "Bob" Collins; and three sisters, Edith Boyette, Pauline "Polly" Cheek and Helen Morley.
He leaves behind a family who will miss him deeply, including his wife of 60 years, Nancy Blalock Collins; daughters Teresa and husband Jim Anglin, Bunni and husband Warren Mills, all of Nebo, Anita and husband Gene Fouts of Cleveland, Karen and husband Chris Huling of Charleston, S.C., and Sharen and husband Bo Burrell of Salisbury; and a son Samuel E. "Sammy" Collins, III (President of S.E. Collins PA, Consulting Engineers) and wife Amie of Salisbury.
Also left to cherish his memory are 16 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; and three sisters, Pat Felmet of Waynesville, Lottie and husband Norris Jamison of Marion and Ethel Horne of Columbus, Ga.
Visitations and Services: A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday (May 7) at Summersett Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday (May 8) at Stallings Memorial Baptist Church.
Burial and a Memorial Service will follow at 4:30 p.m. at McDowell Memorial Park in Marion, followed by fellowship at Faith Baptist Church in Marion.
Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Collins family. Online condolences may be held at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
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Leesa Blalock
May 8, 2011
Dear Aunt Nancy, I only just found out this afternoon about your dear Sam when Truitt called his father. My thoughts, prayers, and love to you and your children. What a wonderful, large family you have. You don't know how much your phone calls have meant to me over the last ten years. I know that your heart is hurting...Love, Leesa, Truitt, and Carolina
Ed Morley
May 8, 2011
Dear aunt Nancy,
It is sad to say good bye to such a great man but we all can be comforted in knowing Uncle Sammy lived his life as a Christian and that he is now with our father. I regret not being with you today in this time of sorrow to pay tribute to my uncle who I love and respect. He will be remembered by me as a man who cared for his family and set the example we should all strive to copy in our lives. I know I will and hope The family will find comfort in the great memories Uncle Sammy has left behind. Liz and I send our condolences and hope to visit real soon.
Elaine Laney
May 7, 2011
Dear Nancy and family, I just learned of
your loss of Sam; had been out of town.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So thankful for all our memories we have
shared. My love to all of you.Elaine Laney.
Sherri Owenby
May 6, 2011
Dear Maranda and Family, Mike & I want you to know that we are praying for you and your family. May God grant you comfort and peace and may your precious memories remain a living legacy to sustain you throughtout your life. We love you,
Sherri & Mike Owenby
Leslie McPeters
May 6, 2011
Maranda and family,
During this time of loss and sorrow we pray that your memories comfort you and give you strength. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Leslie, Wayne and Macy McPeters
Lynn Landreth
May 6, 2011
To the Collins family, I have spent the last week with you all and watched how you took care of Sam each and everyday!!!!! I am especially close to Nancy,Sharen,Josh and Samantha but have grown to care alot for the whole family. I know that life will be different without Sam but the memories will always be with you!!!! Love you all very much, Mark, Lynn & Carly Landreth
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