James Heath "Jim" Collins Jr.

James Collins Obituary

James Heath "Jim" Collins, Jr., 62, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Wingate, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Linda Jean Collins. He was born on February 19, 1943. He was an Air Force Veteran and Jim was proud to be patriotic. He was also a retired Teamster with USF Holland and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Marshville, NC and the Alee Shriners in Savannah, GA. Jim and Jean retired from the Charlotte area to the warm, laid back life on Tybee Island, Georgia. There he spent much time caring for his beautiful plants. Jim and Jean also enjoyed traveling to many different places, living life to its fullest. Jim is also survived by his parents, Heath and Pauline Collins of Wingate; sons, Scot Collins and wife Tracey of Columbia, SC, Joe Collins of Charlotte; daughter, Heather Grant and husband Pete of Charlotte; brother, Brent Collins, of Monroe; sisters, Kay Rape of Wingate a nd Beth Tice of Monroe and grandchildren, Justin and Josh Collins and Trevor and Matthew Grant. Jim's family also included step children Lisa and Dave Gilpin and Steven Crook. The family will receive friends Friday at 4:00 p.m., prior to the service at Gordon Funeral & Cremation Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 1, 2005 at 5:00 p.m., in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Camp Care, a non-profit organization for children with cancer, in which Jim's children are deeply involved, P O Box 35072, Charlotte, NC 28235 or the Alzheimers Association, 3420 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral & Cremation Service Savannah Morning News, March 31, 2005 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Mar. 31, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for James Collins

13 Entries

Harold Arnold

April 2, 2005

To The Collins Family

Jim will be very much missed by myself, and all of his former co-workers at USF Holland.

He was truly missed after his retirement, and will always be remembered by his friends.

maria houser

April 1, 2005

Rest in Peace.

We'll miss you at the Y!

Janice Alexander

April 1, 2005

My heart and prayers are with you in this time of grief and forever.

Kay Hinson

April 1, 2005

Dear Jean

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I am sorry I will not get to attend the services or visitations. My heart felt sympathy goes out to you.

Please contact me when you can.

Home phone 704-289-4718.

With deepest sympathy, Kay Hinson

Brenda Hill

April 1, 2005

To the Collins Family,

My heart was sadden this morning when I found out about the passing of "Jimmy"....as we all called him in high school. Jimmy and I were third cousins but also good friends. I'll never forget the happy times we had double dating and being on the cheerleading team together. His happy smile will never be forgotten! I know he was a great son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers and hope you will find the peace and comfort you need at this time and in the future. He will be missed by all!! The wonderful memories you have of Jim will hopefully sustain you in the coming days.

Love and peace,

Charlene Campbell

April 1, 2005

Dear Heather & family (near & far).

I am so sorry to hear about your father.

'To every thing, there is a season'.

You are all in my prayers, Charlene

Mark, Cheryl & Kaitlyn Bradberry

March 31, 2005

To our dear friends Dave and Lisa,

We extend our deepest sorrow and offer condolences to the entire family on the loss of Mr. Collins. We love you and will contunue to pray for everyone who's life was touched by him.

John Messenheimer

March 31, 2005

Dear Jean, Lisa, Steven and Family,

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. He was such a genuinely good man, always lived life to its fullest, and was a most wonderful friend and Uncle-in-law to me. He will surely be missed. I will keep Jim and all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Take care...love, John

Nancy LaFond

March 31, 2005

Dear Jean, Lisa, and Steven,

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. Please know that each of you and Jim are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy

Michael Bowen

March 31, 2005

Dear Family of Mr. Collins,

My deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mr. Collins. Your family is in my prayers.

Nancy Reynolds

March 31, 2005

Jean,

We are deeply saddened with the loss of your husband. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Gilpin & Hatcher, PC

Shannon "sha sha" Wilfong

March 31, 2005

Grants and Collins,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, grandfather, son, and friend. Your are an amazing family and I know he is so proud of you all. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers today and always. God works in mysterious ways... He has taken one more angel to be with him in heaven, another angel to watch over you all...

"And he will raise you up on Eagels wings, bare you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hands."

All my love and prayers~