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Billy Collins Obituary

Billy William (B.W.) Collins, 82, of Boyds, passed away on July 13, 2014. Born in Chiefland, Florida, he was the son of the late Roy Collins and Bertha Rea Toole, and raised by his beloved grandmother, Ms. Abigail Giddens. He was a Navy veteran and longtime resident of Montgomery County and Clarksburg, Maryland. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Leah Musser Collins, and nine children: David, Donald, William, Janet, Joe, Shirley, Brenda, Joyce and Carol. He was predeceased by his eldest daughter, Karen. He is also survived by his 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and several loving brothers and sisters.

A memorial mass will be held July 22nd at 11:00 am at St Martins Church in Gaithersburg followed by internment at St Rose of Lima. More details on www.devolfuneralhome.com. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society; www.nmcrs.org.

This obituary was originally published in The Gazette (Gaithersburg, MD).

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Published by The Gazette (Gaithersburg, MD) from Jul. 16 to Aug. 11, 2014.

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John Rusinko

July 10, 2019

I have V Fond memories of Billy coming to my coin shop to purchase Wheat Pennies,But more importantly I miss having really insightful conversations with him everytime he came to visit. You are missed Billy!
John formally Senior Coins in Urbana

Bryan Lewis

August 10, 2014

you and i had some amazing times, granddad. dont let anyone tell you otherwise. sure we had our differences, but everyone does to everyone else. you and i were the only men in the house for all those years. and we did all kinds of things together. whether it was the projects outside, or the drywall inside, down to making slumgullian in the kitchen, we always found a way to get the job done. that car wreck really worried us all, and then your passing left us dumbfounded. one of my biggest regrets is not getting to know you more than i did. take good care of grandma up there in heaven now.
-your oldest great grandson,
Bryan G. Lewis

Al & June White

July 19, 2014

We are so very sorry we are unable to visit with you during your time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 18, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.

Cindy Lawson/Johnston-Parks

July 18, 2014

May God's love surround you all during this sad moment. Both Ashley and I had so many memories of this fine family.

July 17, 2014

My Deepest Sympathies. It was an Honor & Pleasure knowing your Dad.I always enjoyed his visits and conversations. John@Senior Coins

DEBORAH (SMITH) CARTER

July 17, 2014

Leah,thinking of you and your family at this time.

Art & Carolyn & AJ Sherwood

July 17, 2014

My heart and prayers are with you.
Art, Carolyn & A.J. Sherwood.

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