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Fred Collins Obituary

Fred A. Collins HAVANA - Fred A. Collins, 81, who retired as marketing director for Flint River Mills, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at Woodland Cemetery in Havana. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Clark Funeral Home (229-377-1414) in Cairo, Ga. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Kathy Collins of Thomasville, Ga., Morgan and Jan Collins of Albany, Ga., Schel and Malissa Collins of Havana; daughters and son-in-law, Olive Collins of Havana and Louisa and Paul Pickles of Whigham, Ga.; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Morgan Collins, who died Dec. 12, 2002.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Mar. 21, 2008.

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Tom & Linda Marquardt

March 24, 2008

Thank you for calling us to let us know of Fred's passing. We always enjoyed his smiling face and caring personality. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Barbara Sapp

March 23, 2008

Craig,
Sorry to hear about your Daddy. We will be praying for your family. I will always love you!
Barbara Pearson Sapp

Donna Vickers Dunn

March 22, 2008

Mr. Fred was a fine man and loved by many. I will treasure my time with him and the funny stories he always had to tell. He is in a good place because of the way he lived his life.

Lucy Poppell

March 21, 2008

We will greatly miss your sweet dad and granddad. However, I know that there is a party going on in Heaven! Your family holds a very special place in our hearts. Please take care and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love,

"Miss" Jewel, Mr. Bully and Lucy

Tabatha Browning

March 21, 2008

Mr. Fred is a wonderful person and Im am glad to have cut his hair every two weeks for the last few years.We always had fun sharing stories with other. He will be missed greatly.

Larry and Kathy Smallwood

March 21, 2008

Sorry we cannot be there but wanted you to know that we send our love, sympathy and prayers.

Kristina, Steven, & Wade Barber

March 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers our with the family. Mr. Fred was a wonderful and sweet man.

Kevin Gay

March 21, 2008

My sympathy and prayers to the family.

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