Mr. Chucky Paul Collins

Mr. Chucky Paul Collins obituary, New Tazewell, TN

Mr. Chucky Paul Collins

Chucky Collins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home on Nov. 14, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Mr. Chucky Paul Collins August 6, 1963 - November 13, 2025
Mr. Chucky Paul Collins, age 62, of New Tazewell passed away November 13, 2025, at Tennova North Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born August 6, 1963, in Tazewell to William and Linda Collins who precede him in death. Chucky was saved at an early age and was a member of the Grissom Island Baptist Church. He worked for Powell Valley Electric Cooperative as a lineman for over 10 years. Chucky was a caregiver for his mother for many years. He enjoyed riding his Harley while listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
He is preceded in death by his parents William and Linda Lou Collins.
He is survived by his siblings Terry Collins and wife Misty, Jerry Collins and wife Nancy, Dennis Collins and wife Janie, Shane Collins and Vickie Cole. Stepson Tyler Day. Nieces and nephews: Tammy Meyers and husband Paul, Crissy Collins, Amanda Norton and husband John, Jeromy Collins and wife Randi, Nathan Collins and Eric Bolton, Cory Collins, Carol Hurst, Gavin Hurst and wife Paige, Shana Graves and husband Canaan, Tom Collins and Ashley Dyke and husband Jesse. Great nieces and nephews: Ashtyn (Cedric), Rose (Tyler), Jacob, Christian, Madison, Jonathan, Addison, Ellie, Ethan, Elsie, Willie, Nicholas, and Brooklyn. Special caregiver Jennifer Cosby. A host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Monday November 17, 2025, from 5:00pm till 7:00pm in the Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home Chapel with funeral service to follow at 7:00pm with the Rev. Tim Drummonds officiating. Burial Tuesday November 18, 2025, at 10:00am in the Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Tyler Day, Eric Bolton, Paul Meyers, Nathan Collins, Jeromy Collins and Canaan Graves. Honorary Pallbearers: Cory Collins, Ric Johnson, Tom Collins, Hoy Watson and Randy Dooley.
Claiborne ~ Overholt Funeral Home, LLC To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Chucky, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Chucky's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Chucky Collins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Chucky Collins's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?