Willie Collins

Brother Willie Collins "Big Will" Willie Collins was the oldest son of (8) children born to David Collins Sr. and Eloise Collins, who both preceded him in life. He was born in Magnolia, Mississippi on July 15, 1930 and exited this life on April 17, 2015 in Brandon, Florida. Willie, who was known to many as "Big Will" married the late Willie Bee Varnado Collins on October 15, 1951. They migrated to Avon Park, Fl shortly after their union. He worked more than 20 years as a Foreman for Ben Hill Griffin Incorporated before becoming Owner/Operator of Collins' Trucking. He was an active member of the Carolina Church of Christ in Avon Park. He leaves to mourn (7) children : Sons: Melvin Collins Avon Park, Fl; Christopher Collins (Tametryce), Plant City, Fl; Larry Collins (Stephanie), St. Petersburg, FL Daughters: Willie Mae Mays (Albert Jr.), El Paso, TX ; Jerdine Collins-Williams, Avon Park, FL; Katherine Kim Collins; Silver Spring, MD and Rosetta Moore, Baton Rouge, LA. Sisters: Mary Tate, Della Mae Martin, Barbara Campbell (Isaiah) all of Avon Park and Ella Mae Collins of Fort Meade, FL. Brothers: Charles Collins, Avon Park, FL and Earl Collins of South Bend, IN. In addition, he leaves behind a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be provided by: Stephenson - Nelson Funeral Home 111 E Circle St, Avon Park, FL 33825. (863) 4533101 Wake: Friday, 04/24/2015 6-8 PM Church of Christ 296 Fred Conner St Avon Park, Fl. 33825 Homegoing Services: Saturday, 04/25/2015 11AM New Progressive Church of God By Faith. 215 Joe Hilton St, Avon Park, FL 33825