Billy Ray Collins Sr.

It's rare that week would go by, that I don't mention Billy Ray Collins Sr and jr. I went to school with his son, Billy Sr trained me to box. I like to brag that I spared and was beat up by the greatest, Billy Ray Collins. The weeks I spent with Billy jr and sr have prepared me for life. Thank you for all you have done and inspired. Many Blessings,

Followed the whole story when on the USS New Orleans with my good friend Lacy. My sincere condolences he seemed a good man! Wally Kane.

I have tremendous respect for the man who helped shape my life. He was a leader, mentor and respected by all. It was an honor to have been trained by him, and to watch him train others.

Thank you Mr. Collins for teaching me and so many neighborhood kids how to box. How to throw a punch, how to be a man. The love and pride you had for your son and the love and respect he had for you has carried me through life. RIPBillyRayCollinsSR

My sincere condolences and prayers. I hope you find comfort soon

Dearest Uncle Billy,

I loved you dearly. You were such a great uncle to me. Always, smiling and happy. I will surely miss your beautiful smile.

I will remember always when you and Aunt Betty visited me the night before I was to have open heart surgery at the young age of 25 years old. You wheeled me around the hospital laughing and acting silly just to keep my mind off surgery the next morning.

Boy, did my daddy get such a special birthday present when...

Uncle Billy, I loved you dearly. You were such a great uncle to me. Always, smiling and happy. I will surely miss your beautiful smile.

I will remember always when you and Aunt Betty visited me the night before I was to have open heart surgery at the young age of 25 years old. You wheeled me around the hospital laughing and acting silly just to keep my mind off of my surgery the next morning.

Boy, did my daddy get such a special birthday present when he laid eyes on you,...

Uncle Billy, I loved you dearly. You were such a great uncle to me. Always, smiling and happy. I will surely miss your beautiful smile.

I will remember always, when you and Aunt Betty visited me the night before I was to have open heart surgery at the young age of 25 years old. You wheeled me around the hospital laughing and acting silly just to keep my mind off of my surgery the next morning.

Boy, did my daddy get such a special birthday present when he laid eyes on you,...

Ann your Dad was a great man. He made me laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Hold tight to the memories. Love you, Rod and Debbie