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Jason Collins Obituary

Jason Allen Collins - CLAXTON - Jason Allen Collins, 32, passed away April 13, 2010. Jason was born in Brunswick, Georgia, on July 18, 1977. He was a 1995 graduate of Claxton High School, where he played golf, basketball and ran cross-country. Jason served in the United States Navy for 4 years being stationed in Gaeta, Italy, and was presently serving in the Naval Reserve. He was a 2002 graduate of the Culinary Arts Institute of Florida. As much as he loved cooking, he also enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid Canoochee River fisherman and held an extraordinary love for golf. Jason was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sidney and Shirley Strickland, his paternal grandparents, Jakie and Nelle Collins and an uncle, Frankie Strickland. Survivors: his parents, Steve and Joy Collins of Claxton; one brother, Carter Collins of Statesboro; maternal grandmother, Betty (Bill) Elkins of Savannah; four aunts, Sandy (John M.) Strickland of Shellman Bluff, Carol (Joe) O'Connor of Atlanta, Memie Collins of Claxton and Becky Strickland of Claxton; six uncles, Jake (Penny) Collins of Statesboro, Carroll Collins of Claxton, Bill (Lynn) Collins of NC, Jimmy (Rhonda) Dasher of Vidalia, Rusty (Gail) Dasher of Acworth and Bob (Elaine) Dasher of Hinesville; and numerous cousins, other relatives and special friends. Visitation: Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 5:00 p.m., until, at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. Funeral: Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, GA. Remembrances: Humane Society of Evans County (HSEC), P. O. Box 201, Daisy, GA., 30423. J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home "Our Family Serving Your Family" "Since 1917" 912-739-3338 Savannah Morning News April 16, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2010.

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Mike & Gayle Selestok

April 19, 2010

Steve, Joy & Carter,
Jason will be sorely missed. May the thoughts and prayers of family and friends help sustain you at this difficult time.

Denise Hicks

April 17, 2010

I wish I had the answer to your pain but if I did I would have used it all on my own heart. I will keep you in my prayers. You know I am thinking of you.

April 17, 2010

Joy and Family. We are sorry to hear of Jason's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.Our prayer is that God will grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Trenton and Cathy Irvin, Vidalia, Ga.

Jimmy Alexander

April 17, 2010

Steve,Joy and Carter... May the Love of God be with you. I Love all of you... Spook

Elaine Wallin

April 16, 2010

I had the pleasure of workin with Jason at the orchard in Riedsville. I am TERRIFIED of heights and he had to be he one to take me up 85ft in the air the first few times. I start yelling "PUT ME DOWN PUT ME DOWN" he simply said NO in that deep voice of his then started makin jokes and acting silly to ease my mind. It was one of the kindess things anyone had every done for me. I hope this story makes you smile. I will 4ever remeber pinecone wars and the best smoked chiken i ever ate. Your son will be missed. Mrs. elaine Wallin

Claudia Batichon

April 16, 2010

Carter and Family,

I am very sorry for your loss and will continue to keep your family in my prayers.

Ronnie Spikes

April 16, 2010

Steve, Joy and Carter, I will be thinking of each of you during the long days and longer nights ahead. I pray you can find a peace and an answer to the "why."

Cynthia Stephens

April 16, 2010

Joy & Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss.

Danny,Beth,Tyler & Seth Anderson

April 16, 2010

Mr.Steve,Dr.Collins and Carter - Our thoughts & prayers go out to you. We are sorry for your loss.

rand and lynn gay

April 16, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Howie Stubbs

April 16, 2010

Joy and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will remember you all in my prayers.

Kathryn Bryant

April 16, 2010

Carter & Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Thomas and Kathi(Clark) Brannen

April 16, 2010

Joy & Steve, we share, with you, the pain of losing a child at age 32...We have learned that Faith makes things possible, not easy. This is something we don't get over, instead, we work through it. Draw closer to each other and share memories.

George Hendrix

April 16, 2010

Betty and all, We were so sorry to read of your loss. You are surely in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
George and Jan

Pegi Boatwright

April 16, 2010

Joy, Steve & Carter, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Wrap memories of Jason around you daily. Know that the Lord will sustain you with His love and grace.

John and Shelley Shaw

April 16, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We always looked forward to Jason's visits every month when he had to do the reserve weekend, he would come over for dinner. We knew him from Gaeta. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerry Timler

April 16, 2010

So so sorry. Very big shock to all of us. I served on the La Salle with Jason and was keeping in touch with facebook. I can't imagine the pain. Lost my Dad in 05 and had my son later in the same year. I can't fathom your loss. I feel for you all. Jason was a really stand up and cool guy. I'm sorry. Your all in my prayers.

Ruby Jo Dillard

April 15, 2010

Steve,Joy & Carter
I am sorry for your loss of Jason. I know from having lost my son, Ashley that there is no other pain like what your going through now but knowing that others care is a great comfort.
God bless you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Charlene Colson

April 15, 2010

Joy & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jason's passing, I am praying for all of you. Jason was so sweet, kind and just a wonderful person to have known. May God's love bring you comfort during this difficult time. God bless you all!
Love,

Angie Smith Miller

April 15, 2010

Joy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Jason, but according to all that I have heard, he was a wonderful young man.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

William & Gina Harrell

April 15, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jimmy and Cindy Cox

April 15, 2010

Dear Joy, Steve and Carter,
Our prayers will continue to be with you as you go though the pain of losing a child and brother. All you can do is take one day at a time, pray for each other and let others help you. Continue to share all about Jason with your family and friends. Jimmy and I, James and John do truly know your pain and will keep you in our prayers.

Karen McGinnes

April 15, 2010

I met Jason on Facebook a long time ago...and he was so funny. We played a game together on Facebook called Farkle. We would always end up tieing in a battle. We talked about getting together and playing Golf. I live in Michigan. Im glad I got to talk to him on Facebook recently. I always called him Peaches. He was so sweet. My thoughts are with his family at this time. Luv forever..Karen

Jay & Angela Clark

April 15, 2010

Praying for you during your time of loss.

Lori Todd-Robinson

April 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathryn Harrison

April 15, 2010

Gone, but never forgotten. He was one of the best men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I was so very lucky to have known him.

Tommy & Meg Waters

April 15, 2010

We are praying for all of you !!!

Wanda & Robert Moseley

April 15, 2010

Joy & Steve
Our prayers are with you at this time. God will keep you in his arms and help you each day.

Martha F. Tatum

April 15, 2010

Joy and Family -
Thinking of you during this time of loss and sorrow.

Keith & Kim Anderson; Courtney Durrence

April 15, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers go out to you. We are sorry for your loss.

Ann Thompson Webb

April 14, 2010

May your memories of Jason help ease the pain your family is going through. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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