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Thomas Collins Obituary

Dr. Thomas Collins Jr. CHARLOTTE - Dr. Thomas Collins Jr., of Charlotte, Service will be Thursday, March 2, 2017, at 1:30 pm with visitation at 12:30 at Parkwood Institutional CME Church, 802 Tom Hunter Rd. A.E. Grier & Sons is entrusted to serve the Collins family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Mar. 1, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Collins

41 Entries

Artemus Flagg

February 26, 2024

Dr. Collins...I have your photo in my office and I can see your smiling face whenever I enter the area. I think about you quite often and reminisce about the times we conversed while standing in the parking lot of Dollar General (lol). You told me that you had retired...but was asked to return to JCSU and teach for a few more years. Students, teachers and administrators (at JCSU) gravitated to you due to your personality, wisdom and unconditional positive regard. "The world cares very little about what a MAN or WOMAN knows; it is what the MAN or WOMAN is able to do" (Booker T. Washington). "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" (Booker T. Washington). "Gray skies are just clouds passing over" (Duke Ellington). Respectfully submitted by:
Artemus Flagg, Ph. D. of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Artemus Flagg

February 23, 2023

I am looking at your smiling face as I have your photo in my office. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't gaze upon you and that big SMILE!!! We shared good times while employed at JCSU...back in the day. We often ran into one another at Dollar General. You told me that you had retired but JCSU officials wanted you to return and teach (MATH) a little longer. Even though I feared MATH while in college...I know that I could have learned the subject matter much easier based on your temperament, approach, mindset, attitude and demeanor. You were a jovial person and you meant business when the time came. Rest in PEACE, Dr. Collins. "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" (Booker T. Washington). "Gray skies are just clouds passing over" (Duke Ellington - Jazz Musician). Respectfully submitted by: Artemus Flagg, Ph. D. of Charlotte, NC.

Derrick B.

August 16, 2021

Dr. Collins always tried to sound like a preacher in his class as he was wrapping up class. I loved to imitate him walking into class saying, "How y'all doing class?" and the class would straighten up. Then when they noticed that I was impersonating his voice, they were like, Awww man! I also did work study for him. He and I talked about the Scriptures and our faith in God. He used to say to his students, "If you can't help me, don't what? Hinder meeeeee!" He was Smith's crown jewel and will be dearly missed. I can't wait to see him again in Heaven. May Christ keep and console his family and those who knew and loved him.

Artemus Flagg

February 23, 2021

I am looking at your photo and your big smile. Your photo remains in my office and I can see you everyday. You had a habit of shopping at Dollar General and for unknown reasons...we would (by surprise) meet and greet one another...such a positive person with an optimistic outlook and always a good as well as an uplifting conversation until we departed from the parking lot. "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" (Booker T. Washington). Respectfully submitted by: Artemus Flagg, Ph. D. of Charlotte, NC.

Sean

June 16, 2017

Legendary! I remember the first time I had a class taught by this man. Dr. Thomas Collins taught with pride and meaningful purpose. Great teacher and such a charismatic man. His presence was inspiring and left inspirational foot prints that inspired me teach as well. Each year I would find myself telling my students about Dr. Thomas Collins and the reason why they should be Mathematicians.

Lillie Wyman

March 7, 2017

Remembering Dr. Collins as a professional, dedicated professor. To the family may God the Father comfort you and give you peace at this time of transition.

Kelly

March 4, 2017

Dr. Collins was one of my most enjoyable professors ever! He was a great teacher who left a lasting impact on many. RIP Dr. Collins

Laura

March 3, 2017

I only had the privileged of meeting Dr. Collins once in my life. He was a joy to meet and I feel privileged to have had him pass through my life. My prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.

Warren Radebe

March 3, 2017

Dr. Collins made me believe that I can do Math with Excellence.. Guess I helped myself for him to Help Me. Thank you Sir.

Jeannette Robinson

March 2, 2017

Dr. Collins was one of my favorite professors. He will truly be missed. Sending comforting prayers to the Collins family.
Jeannette

Rhonda Connelly

March 2, 2017

To the family, I pray your strength in the Lord during your loss. From a former JCSU employee.

March 2, 2017

May the God of comfort bring the family peace in their time of grief.

Uriah Scott

March 2, 2017

Dr. Collins was no non sense in his class but was willing to go the extra mile to help you succeed. May the peace of God be with the family during this difficult time.

Georgetta and Carolyn Goode

March 2, 2017

Dr. Collins was my FAVORITE professor at JCSU. He was so humble and walked with such grace. He really helped me through a lot during my time at Smith. He was truly a father not just to his own but to me as well. I am truly heartbroken but I can not be selfish because he is resting in Paradise now along with his love ones. I love you always and forever Pop Collins.

Demetrai Johnson

March 2, 2017

I send my condolences to Dr. Collins. He will be missed.

Bre

March 2, 2017

Dr. Collins was the very first professor I met at JCSU, he was very encouraging and helpful. My condolences to the Collins family.

Robert C Johnson Jr

March 2, 2017

Our prayers go out to the Collins family. Dr. Collins was a classmate, '64, and friend. He taught two of my kids at Smith.

Dr. Brenda Green

March 2, 2017

I met Dr. Collins in the 1980's when my late husband, Dr. Earl Green, Jr., join the faculty at JCSU. He was an intelligent, thoughtful, kind, and sincere gentleman. My thoughts and prayers go out to his immediate family, friends, and alumni of JCSU. Rest in eternal peace, Dr. Collins!

Kevin Smith

March 2, 2017

My condolences and prayers goes out to his family and the JCSU Family.

Edward Lee

March 2, 2017

My high school guidance counselor told me I wasn't strong enough in mathto be an Engineer. Through Dr Collins' help I graduated from Johnson C. Smith University with a degree in Finance with minors in Economics & also Mathematics. Followed by a 16 year career as a Financial Analyst. Thank you sir and may God mightily bless your family!

Patricia Wright

March 2, 2017

MAY GOD KEEP YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF PROFOUND SORROW. PRAYING FOR YOUR STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT.

Tennille Price C/O 2002

March 2, 2017

My condolences to Collins family and friends.
Dr. Collins taught not only math at JCSU but also life. I will forever remember how he taught us (Smithites) to push/move forward in life when things are good, bad, and ugly.
R.I.H Dr. Collins

DeNise Gerst

March 2, 2017

What a wonderful professor. I remember his enthusiasm. I also remember how he encouraged us to carry that same enthusiasm into our classrooms. I have tried to do just that.

Gardenia Johnson

March 2, 2017

Dr. COLLINS WAS ALWAYS ENCOURAGING. A GREAT PROFESSOR. RIP

Kemuel Murray

March 2, 2017

My condolences to the family.... Dr. Collins was one of my most memorable professors I experienced at Johnson C. Smith University. He will be missed.

Tony Massey

March 2, 2017

An extraordinary educator! May you rest in peace Dr. Collins! #JCSU

Imani Gilliam

March 2, 2017

Thank you for being my professor at Smith, you will be truly missed

Bertha Miller-Knotts

March 2, 2017

Dr. Collins was a awesome professor. May God continue to comfort the family during this time. Rest In Peace. You will truly be missed.

Angela Harris

March 2, 2017

Thank you Dr. Collins for being such an amazing professor at J.C.S.U. You were very kind, with such a loving and caring heart. You really wanted your students to succeed and you will be missed. Rest Easy in the arms of the Lord!

Sheila Williams

March 1, 2017

Dr Collins was very wise he taught me a lot when I attended smith he also was a great listener may he rest

Ashley Brown

March 1, 2017

Dr. Collins has went from Labor to Reward. He now rest peacefully with Jesus. It was 17 years ago when I sat in his math class during the summer. He then gave me the tools to go on to work in education and inspire others. He will be missed.

Sharon Rose

March 1, 2017

I want to express sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Thomas Collins.

March 1, 2017

My condolences goes out to the Collins family.may the God of all comfort strengthen and comfort you.

Pilar Murphy

March 1, 2017

May the Lord comfort your hearts during this time.

Sam Riddick

March 1, 2017

(((FIBONACCI))) RIP Dr. Collins!!!

Jessica Gay

March 1, 2017

He was an awesome professor at JCSU who will surely be missed.

Niya Hamilton

March 1, 2017

Thank you Dr. Collins for pushing us, making us thinkers and doers. Thank you for allowing us to question theory with logic and always empowering us to be great. My condolences to your family. Rest well. -Niya Hamilton, JCSU c/o 1998.

March 1, 2017

My most sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to the immediate and extended family of Dr. Thomas Collins. Our paths first crossed in 1988 at Johnson C. Smith University. Dr. Collins was a very kind, gracious and helpful individual who positively influenced multitudes of students, colleagues, associates and friends. He always had a big smile and was very approachable. He was extremely intelligent and a great professor. I appreciate the opportunity of having known him and interacted with him as often as possible. The last time I saw him, he said he had retired from JCSU and was asked to return and continue teaching. Dr. Collins had what it took to be an outstanding professor who reached out to students even though he represented a tough discipline that he made easy...due to his approach. I will never forget Dr. Collins because he was one of the few colleagues I immediately gravitated to while employed at JCSU. Now that Dr. Collins has crossed the bar (something all of us must do at life's end), we can loose him and let him go. Dr. Collins is now at an Eternal destination where we have yet to arrive. There is a brighter side somewhere and surely Dr. Thomas Collins can walk around HEAVEN all day. Dr. Collins was indeed a GENTLEMAN. "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" (Booker T. Washington). Respectfully submitted by: Artemus Flagg, Ph. D., LPC of Charlotte, NC.

J Smith

March 1, 2017

May you rest easy. Thanks for the encouragement and lessons at JCSU. God Bless the family at this time.

March 1, 2017

May our loving God bring you all much comfort at this sad time, Sincere condolences.

Keisha Wilson

March 1, 2017

My deepest condolences to His family. I took Dr. Collins for math in college and worked with Him as well. Such a beautiful man with a warm heart. He will be missed deeply!

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