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1950
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2022
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Willard Collins Obituary
Dub passed away at home on Oct. 4, 2022, just 7 miles away from the old Brunswick hospital where he was born. He was 72.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard L. Collins Sr. and Delean Gillis Gross; brother, David Collins; sister, Freda Bennett; and his second wife, Terri Blount Collins.
He is survived by his daughter, Georgia Collins; stepdaughter, Karen Doty (Carl); and stepson, Jim Beckum (Keli).
Dub played in a band with fellow Glynn Academy classmates called Rhonda and the Chessmen. He was an accomplished saxophonist and talented guitar player. Music never left his heart. He loved driving around with Georgia singing harmonies. For many years he traveled across the country entertaining children as Santa Claus with his uncanny resemblance and warm nature, even making the front page in Milwaukee in 1992.
Later in life, he hit his stride as a boat captain, where his love of the sea and sailing led him to a career as a first mate on supply ships in the oil field.
Dub leaves behind many incredible friends who knew him to be kind, funny, and generous. He will be greatly missed.
Family-placed obituary
The Brunswick News, October 7, 2022
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Sponsored by Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home & Golden Isles Cremation Center.
Rhonda Carmichael
February 14, 2025
As you once said to me, it is the same from my perspective....you'll always have a special place in my heart. Make Jim behave and I'll see y'all again one day. Sending my love to you both.
Rhonda Carmichael
September 29, 2023
Hard to believe a year has passed and the emptiness remains. You will always have a place in my heart. Miss you, my dear friend.
B. Kaye
October 14, 2022
He will be missed!
Rhonda Morgan Carmichael
October 10, 2022
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Rhonda Morgan Carmichael
October 9, 2022
My long time friend with whom I am grateful for many wonderful memories. Your absence from my life is profound. Hope to see you again, my friend.
Nancy M Rowe
October 8, 2022
Rest in peace old friend.
Nancy McDonald Rowe
Grace Collins Smith
October 7, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Dub's passing. Dub's father was my Dad's brother. My condolences to all the family. Grace Collins Smith. Prayers to one and all. God bless
Michael Cave
October 7, 2022
Dub and I spent many years growing up on 5th Street. I have many fond memories of Dub. He loved playing his horn and was one of the original "Chessmen". He will be missed.
Grace Collins Smith
October 6, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Dub's passing. He will be missed. He was related to my Dad Lee Collins. Many prayers for all the family. God bless you all.
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