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Dale Collins
1954 - 2022
Dale Collins
1954 - 2022
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BORN
1954
DIED
2022
Dale Collins Obituary
Dale Lynn Collins, 68, of Mullins passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 11, 2022. He was born in Mullins, South Carolina on February 7, 1954, the son of the late Gary B. Collins and the late Mary Ford Collins.
Dale loved his family, and there was nothing he loved more than to gather with them, eat, and fellowship together. His greatest love was for his wife, Dottie, who he had been married to for the past forty-eight years. An outdoors enthusiast, he enjoyed boating, riding four wheelers and side by sides. Prior to his illness, Dale had worked with his brother, Buddy, at Collins Motors for many years. He will be greatly missed by his family and his chocolate lab, Gage.
In addition to his parents, Dale was predeceased by a brother, Thelbert Collins.
He is survived by his wife, Dottie Ard Collins of Mullins; two brothers, Winston Collins (Rebecca) of West Columbia and Buddy Collins (Jane) of Mullins, two sisters, Kaye Bradley of Nichols and Deanna Simons (Gill) of Georgetown; numerous nieces and nephews, along with great- and great-great nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2022 at Red Hill Memorial Gardens with Reverend Travis Leasure officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.
If you would like to remember Dale, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284 or at www.heart.org.
An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.
Dale is in the care of Meares Funeral Home of Mullins.
Randy Gerrald
May 10, 2022
So sorry to hear about the loss of Dale. Prayers for the family.
American Association
April 15, 2022
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Robbie & Donna Creel
April 13, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Dale passing.
We are sending love and prayers.
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Ruth Holt
April 13, 2022
The family of Dale, you are in my heart and prayers in your great loss. May the Lord hold you in his arms and give you love, comfort and peace in this difficult time. Blessings, Ruth Holt
E B Collins
April 13, 2022
Dale will be missed
Brent Collins
April 13, 2022
Uncle Dale, we love you and are going to miss you. I’ll never forget our trip on your boat after the hurricane that hit 1989. That is one off my favorite memories of you. My you Rest In Peace and enjoy your time with Grandma, Grandpa and my Dad. We will see you again one day. Love Brent and Sarah.
Lee
April 13, 2022
Some many great memories of Dale and Dottie boating with us from Charleston to Wilmington, Bird Island and so on, he will be missed. Thinking of this wonderful family, Allen & Teresa Lee
Charlene Strickland
April 13, 2022
Dale you are going to be missed. I enjoyed it when you called me trying to get up with the plumber because his name was Charles and mine was Charlene. Always loved to argue with you when I went by Collins motors. Had many fine years as classmates at Floyd’s high. Class of 72 was an awesome class but our time is coming to an end and our beginning is going to be glorious. Heaven is our next home. Missed but never will you be forgotten. You went home the day after your anniversary. You and Dottie were married same day same year as me and Terry 48 years ago. Love you big Dale.
Brandon Ford
April 13, 2022
He was a "good ole boy" as is his brother MR. Buddy and part of the family i would've liked to get to know better. My grandpa Frank Ford spoke highly of him. My Condolences to His wife and the rest of the family.....
Danny Rivet
April 13, 2022
I'm sadden to learn about his passing. I remember him from Bravo's. I always enjoyed chit-chatting with him down there. My prayers are with his family and friends, His friendly personality will be deaply missed all.
Tonya Mullinax
April 12, 2022
You will be missed such a great soul.
Kathy Mincey
April 12, 2022
Sorry to hear of my friend and classmate’s passing. Praying for Dottie and Dale’s entire family during this time. Kathy Mincey class of ‘72
Jan an Henry Martinez
April 12, 2022
Sorry to hear about this Dale was a good friend to me and my husband Henry
Carol Rae Richardson
April 12, 2022
Dottie I am so sorry to see this.
Prayers for you and your family
If I can do anything for you let me know ❤ Carol Rae and David
James Giles
April 12, 2022
My closest friend for 42 years and a Great person.
Gail Giles
April 12, 2022
My very best friend for forty two years, I will miss our phone conversations talking about the the good old days. James and Gail Giles
James Hugh Gerrald
April 12, 2022
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dale. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
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