Melvin Junior Collins

Melvin Junior Collins, age 62, of Avon Park, Florida, said his final farewell on Saturday, October 31, 2020.  He was born September 21, 1958 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Willie and Willie B. (Varnado) Collins who preceded him in death along with his Brother – David Milton Collins. Melvin worked as a Foreman of Citrus Harvesting for Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., he was a member of the Carolina Avenue Church of Christ in Avon Park, and had been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, FL.  Melvin is survived by his Special Companion – Eva Nelson of Avon Park, FL; Siblings – Willie M. Mays (Albert, Jr.) of El Paso, TX; Jerdine Collins Williams of Avon Park, FL; Chris Collins (TaMetryce) of Plant City, FL; Larry Collins (Stephanie) of St. Petersburg, FL; K. Kimberly Collins of Bowie, MD; and Rosetta Collins of Baton Rouge, LA; Nieces and Nephews – Albert J. Mays III; Brittany Collins; Brianna Collins; Christopher Collins; Deondre Gatlin; Nyah Collins; Mary Collins and Anna Collins; God Daughter – Serenity Carmichael.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Avon Park High School Gymnasium (700 E. Main Street, Avon Park, FL) with Pastor Larry Collins officiating.  Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow in the Lakeside Historical Cemetery.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com