Junior Duke Collins Jr.

Junior Duke Collins Jr. obituary

Junior Duke Collins Jr.

Duke Collins Jr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson Funeral Home - Elkin on May 21, 2025.

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Mr. Duke Collins Junior, age 69, of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday May 19, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Mr. Collins was born on June 29, 1955 in Surry County to Duke Collins Sr. and Marie Collins Westmoreland. He attended East Surry High School and then went on to play semi-pro baseball. Mr. Collins was a plumber for 53 years.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Tina Hall Collins of the home; two sons Charles Bradley Collins of Mount Airy and Jared Scott Collins of the home; his mother Marie Westmoreland; a brother Robin Erice Westmoreland; two granddaughters Breanna May Collins and Syden Paige Collins; and a great- grandson Brandon Scott Collins.

Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his father Duke Collins Sr.

A memorial service for Mr. Collins will be held on Friday May 23, 2025 at 2pm at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Hall officiating.

Johnson Funeral Home of Elkin is respectfully serving the Collins family. Online condolences may be made at www.johnson-funeral.com.

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