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The Wood Mortuary, Inc. - GreerCleve Collins Obituary
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, son of the late Cleve Bo and Minnie Louise Black Collins, he was a former employee for PL Bruce Livestock, retired as a manager for 24-hour store, then went to work for American Security, and a member of Eastside Worship Center.
Surviving are seven children, Ricky Finley (Yvonne) of Frankfurt, Germany, Gloria Buckner (Dale) of Taylors, Melissa Gilliam of Gaffney, Carol Gonzoles of the home, Sheila Collins of the home, Wanda Jones of Greer, and Shelby Capps of Greer; a stepson, Jerry Lark (Sally Lark) of Greenville; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, at Eastside Worship Center conducted by Bishop Josh Childers. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held 12:45-1:45 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at the church.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 123 W Antrim Drive, Greenville, South Carolina 29607.
Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.
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