David COLLINS Obituary

Name: Memorial service for David COLLINS
Start: 2017-02-04T19:00:00.000Z
Location: The Cathedral of St Philip

COLLINS, David Browning The Very Reverend. Born: Hot Springs, AR, Dec. 18, 1922; Died: Alpharetta, GA, Dec. 29, 2016. Professional: Dean Emeritus Cathedral of St Philip, Atl., GA, 1984-2016; Director Windsong Ministries, Inc., Shellman Bluff & Woodstock, GA, 1984-2011; President House of Deputies Episcopal Church, New York, NY, 1985-1991; Vice-President House of Deputies Episcopal Church, New York, NY, 1979-1985; Dean Cathedral of St Philip, Atl., GA, 1966-1984; Chaplain & Assoc. Prof. of Religion University of The South, Sewanee, TN, 1953-1966; Priest-in-charge Holy Cross Episcopal Church, West Memphis, AR, 1949-1953; Rector St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Marianna, AR, 1948-1953. Trustee Church Pension Fund, New York, NY, 1976-1988; Chaplain Atlanta Braves 400 Club, 1966-1984; President Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, 1977-1978; Member Board of Clergy Deployment, New York, NY, 1971-1976. Education: BA (Philosophy), 1943; BD (New Testament), 1948; MST (Sacred Theology), 1962; DD, 1974, Univ. of the South, Sewanee, TN. Military: Served to LTJG United States Navy, 1943-1946 & Naval Reserve, 1946-1960. Parents (deceased): Charles Frederick Collins & Agnes Elizabeth (George) Collins, of Hot Springs, AR. Wife (living): Maryon Virginia (Moise) Collins of Carlinville, IL. Children (all living): Melissa Williams (Curt), Christopher Collins, Matthew Collins, Geoffrey Collins (Debbie), all of Sewanee, TN. Grandchildren: Rebekah Williams & Trevor Williams (Amy). Great-Grandchildren: Austin Williams & Grayson Williams. Collins was known for his dramatic sermons, innovative leadership, and love of baseball. He will be missed. For Collins' full life story, remaining copies of his autobiographical memoir, There Is A Lad Here, will be available at his Memorial Service at The Cathedral of St Philip, Feb. 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Burial Service & Interment of his ashes will be held in early summer 2017 at The University of The South, Sewanee, TN.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 15, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for David COLLINS

9 Entries

Jennifer Conti

September 17, 2019

Stumbled on this also by chance.. so sorry had no idea.....wish somehow I found out when this happened
Cousin Jenn in ny

Linda Varnell Farrer

February 18, 2017

To dear Ginny, and the Moise/Collins family whom we know and love, my deepest condolences. Just seeing David walk to the Chapel was uplifting and spiritual, full of God's Grace. How many wonderful sermons he gave,how many songs we all sang and how many wonderful memories we all have of David and Ginny giving their all to our community. Truly a servant of the Lord.

Grace Privette Farren

February 16, 2017

David was an amazing man of God! He inspired and directed so many in so many ways.... he did so much to grow the Kingdom of God here on Earth.

February 6, 2017

We never met David but had talked and written several times because his wife "Ginny" Moise was a cousin whom we both "grew up" with in Carlinville, IL . Our sympathy card was returned for wrong address. Further, our Rector at St Francis Willow Glen in San Jose, CA , Maly ( C arswell) Hughes knew him - went to school with one of your sons. Our deepest sympathies go to you and your family. Bettie and Robert M. Homer, San Jose, CA

David is worshipping God in person now!

Frances Huber

February 3, 2017

What a giant of a man, what a powerful Christian he was and how many lives he touched - including mine. In 1978,he introduced me to our Lord Jesus, setting me on a beautiful journey of faith and joy in the Lord.

To quote David in his book, "There is A Lad Here": "My desire is to trust, to have faith, and to live in the joy that God gives. And to share that wonderful Jesus, with His Father and the Holy Spirit,with others - in hope, Above all, I hope to be faithful."

David did just that - with grace and love. He was one of God's great witnesses and I will always hold him in my heart with respect, gratitude and love!

My love and prayers to all of his family. May our Lord, the God of all comfort, give you His peace.

Frances

January 18, 2017

Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you.

Charles A

January 17, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of sorrow.

Chevin

January 15, 2017

My life at once was changed by a sermon at The University of the South. What the World Needs Now is Love. It was six year later the fruit began to grow. I am eternally grateful, and am thankful Melissa invited me to her home to listen to music. God bless you all.

Reese

January 15, 2017

My condolence. May the God of comfort, comfort the family at this difficult time.

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