Winfred Wayne "Granddaddy" Collins BRISTOL, Va. Winfred Wayne "Granddaddy" Collins, 70, son of the late Dewey and Cora Collins of Chilhowie, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. Winfred served in the United States Army in Germany from 1959 though 1966 and achieved the Tech Five Ranking. He loved the outdoors and was a very active hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Peggy A. Collins and an infant daughter, Betty Jo Collins. He is survived by three daughters and son-in-laws, Beverly and Jerry Shipp, Patty and Mike Eads, and Nay and Ben Moretz; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jonathan Collins and Bobby and Daphne Collins; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, all from Bristol Virginia; one sister, Gay Reedy of Chilhowie, Va.; several half brothers, half sisters, step-brothers, and step-sisters; very special friend and nurse, Jeremy Clevenger; and very special pet dog, Tillie. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7 at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary D. Garland officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Glade Spring, Va., with military rites conducted by Highlands Fellowship Honor Guard and Virginia Army Guard Honors Team. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Ben Moretz, Dylan Moretz, Charlie Rhymer, Tony Rhymer, Jerry Shipp, and Mike Eads. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie.
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November 10, 2010
Angela Tuell
Beverly, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I didn't know till late sunday night. My prayers go out to you and your family. If you need anything just let me know. Love You!
November 8, 2010
Collins Family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Wayne.I know you Loved and will miss your Father and Grandfather. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mike and Shiela Wambolt ,
and Suzanee and Beth
November 8, 2010
Sheriff Fred Newman
Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Winfred Wayne Collins. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office
November 6, 2010
Ben Moretz
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "come to me."
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
- Author Unknown
November 6, 2010
Penny Bishop (Security Bristol Compresssors)
Patty,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you.
November 6, 2010
Christi Gunnels-Garrett
Bobby and Ashleigh and all of the family; I am very sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. Please know I am thinking of you all during this difficult time and keeping you all in my prayers. If you all need anything, please let me know.
November 6, 2010
patty sorry to hear about your dad may god be with in your time of need Robbie & family
November 5, 2010
Macee Quales
Nay Nay, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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