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Edward "Dan" Collins
Clinton - Edward D. Collins, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 surrounded by his family. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Wright and Ferguson in Clinton at 11:00am with visitation one hour prior. A gravesides service will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Dan was born in Canton, MS on November 5, 1938 to Charlie and Freeda Collins. He was a graduate of Provine High School in Jackson, MS and graduated from MS State University in 1960. He immediately entered active duty with the United States Army as an Aviator and served on active duty until 1976. He then entered into the Army Reserves 2nd US Army Maneuver Training Command were he retired in 1983 at the rank of LT. Colonel. He was an avid MS State University Athletics Supporter.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents and his brother David Collins.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Sally Phillips Collins; daughter Deborah Collins; son Christopher Collins; grandchildren Kelsi and Jack Collins; sisters Kay Lee (Billy) and Gay Murphy and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lions Club International or Local VFW.
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Sponsored by Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home - Clinton.
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I served with Major Collins in 1970-71 in Vietnam with the 165h Transportation Company (AVN). Major Collins was the commander of the company and I was his administrative officer until I took over the Aviation Supply Paltoon.
Major Collins was an excellent man and commander of the company. I enjoyed being one of his officers.
I was very sorry to learn of his death and wish to offer my sincere condolences to his family. I am also sorry I waited so long to seek him out. I had hoped to send him a letter, make contact and go over old times.
Again, my condolences to his family. He was a very good man and I liked him very much.
Sincerely,
Ralph Corsi
Ralph Corsi
Served In The Military Together
December 17, 2019
Eric and I extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. Dan was a wonderful husband and father and a good Christian man. He will be sorely missed. May God bless you with HIS comfort and peace.
Marjorie and Eric Hutchison
April 15, 2019
Fly high school mate... Class of Provine '56
Curtis Jerry Kirby
April 15, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home
April 14, 2019
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