Samuel Jerome Collins

1932 - 2017

Samuel Jerome Collins obituary, 1932-2017, Campobello, SC

Samuel Jerome Collins

1932 - 2017

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

Samuel Collins Obituary

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Campobello, SC---Samuel Jerome Collins, 84, of 501 Caldwell Street Campobello, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Regional Hospice Home. Born in Inman, South Carolina on April 28, 1932, he was the son of the late Floyd Mack and Amelia (Lee) Collins. He was also predeceased by ten siblings. Mr. Collins was first married to the late Mrs. Nellie (Atkins) Collins for 30 years before her passing and later married Mrs. Bobbie Collins. Mr. Collins was a member of Inman Mills Baptist Church, served in the Army National Guard, was a retired truck driver and was a Shriner and a member of the Inman Masonic Lodge # 201. He is survived by one son, Donald Collins and his wife Sheila of Inman, SC; three daughters, Sandy Sutton and her husband James "Tinker" of Boiling Springs, SC, Donna Pace and her husband Charles of Inman, SC, Sheila Mintz and her husband Tim of Inman, SC; six grandchildren, Travis Collins and his wife Wendy of Inman, SC Leanna Henderson of Inman, SC, Savannah Sutton of Boiling Springs, SC, and Brannon Pace, Logan Mintz and Taylor Mintz all of Greenville, SC. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 1:00 - 1:45 PM at Inman Mills Baptist Church. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 PM in the church with Rev. Jack Hames officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Inman, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Regional Hospice House, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The family is at the home of his son, 173 Grandview Drive, Inman, SC 29349. An online guest register is available at www.seawright-funeralhome.com Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory Inman, SC

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March 29, 2017

Connie Parsons posted to the memorial.

March 25, 2017

Stan Cohen posted to the memorial.

March 13, 2017

Thelma Long posted to the memorial.

Connie Parsons

March 29, 2017

Collins family, so sorry to read of Sams passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stan Cohen

March 25, 2017

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Just found out
today. So many memories with him and your mom.
I know he is up there looking down on us.
We lost a very good man the day your dad passed
away. He will be missed by many !!!!!
God Bless !!!!!!

Thelma Long

March 13, 2017

My prayers are with the family and I Lord Jesus Christ will take care of you'll .

Susan Trout

March 13, 2017

Sandy:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Donnie and Sandy, maybe you don't know me, your cousin Barbara Crawley Loos, but your dad and I spoken often and I was coming back to Inman this month and we had plans to meet. Your dad loved my mama, Frances and she him. The last of Collins main family n

Barbara Crawley Loos

March 10, 2017

Donnie and Sandy, maybe you don't know me, your cousin Barbara Crawley Loos, but your dad and I spoken often and I was coming back to Inman this month and we had plans to meet. Your dad loved my mama, Frances and she him. The last of Collins main family now gone but never, ever forgotten. may you have the strength to carry on as beautiful as he lived, caring, kindness, love in his heart for many.

Ruthanne Hall

March 8, 2017

Sandy... your father was a very fine man! .... I'm very sorry to have just found out about your loss.., you and your family are in my prayers... much love... Ruthanne Jolly Hall

Eddie and Patty Burnett

March 8, 2017

Sandy, James, and family,
We are sooo sorry about your father. Sam was a wonderful person. He was also a father to the Burnetts and they all love him dearly. Prayers.

Joe Steadman

March 8, 2017

Sam will missed by many especially those that saw him regularly at Granny's Kitchen eating breakfast. He always had a smile along with something positive to share. God bless your family!

Mylnor Beach

March 8, 2017

Sandy, James and Family. I am so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I pray that God will comfort and bless you during this difficult time and in the days to come.

John and Diana Edwards Blanton

March 8, 2017

Dear Donnie, Sandy, Donna, and Shelia, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you say good-bye to your Dad. We loved him and enjoyed his company every time he came up to visit with my mother in Green Creek. I know you will miss him but know that he loved you with all his heart. He was so proud of all his grandchildren and enjoyed getting to be a part of their lives.

Petro Ramantanin

March 8, 2017

Donnie and Family, Sorry to hear about your/our loss. A good man who will be missed. Petro and Caroline

Bo osullivan

March 8, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Bo osullivan and family

Ken&Debbie Lawson

March 8, 2017

Our prayers are with you during thes hard time. We know that our wonderful Lord will surely help and comfort you.

Sheila Osullivan

March 7, 2017

Donnie so sad to hear of your dads passing heaven got a wonderful angel he will be missed.

Victoria Cagle

March 7, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Sam was such a dear and sweet friend to me. Thought of him as another papa!

Jeanette Delgado

March 7, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I will miss smiley dearly (Sam) your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Ernie Christian

March 7, 2017

Donnie I KNOW how close you were to your Dad. He was a good man and father and I know how much you will miss him. You and family will be in our prayers.

Frank & Terre Sexton

March 7, 2017

James, Sandy and the Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

James Rat Johnson

March 7, 2017

Sam was one of the nicest "Redeyes" that I had the pleasure of going to Detroit with, I will miss him and pray for his family.

zeke & barbara wyatt

March 6, 2017

so sorry to hear of sam's passing you no how i thought of him he was my friend will never forget him

Billy Mosier

March 6, 2017

Maybe he can ride shotgun in heaven.

Beth Ross

March 6, 2017

So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Charlene Wilson-Collins

March 6, 2017

Donnie, Sandy, Travis, Savannah,Sheila, Tinker, Leanna and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Sam form over the years, your father was an awesome father, and great man. It was an honor to have had him in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you, as well as the family. I am praying for strength to help see you through your loss. Sam will be missed, he is with Miss Nellie now! Prays to each and everyone of you.
Charlene Wilson-Collins
Inman, SC

NANCY DALTON

March 6, 2017

Sincere sympathy to Sam's family and friends.

Jeff Bagwell

March 6, 2017

Sorry for your loss. He was a good man. I always enjoyed his stories.

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