Earl was formerly employed with General Motors and he was an avid fisherman.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Delores, 2 sons, Scotty and Keith Collins, also a grandson, Bruce Webb.
Earl is survived by his three daughters, Ginger Woolery, Debbie Patrick, and Pam Collins; three brothers, Junior and Reece Collins, and Jerry Coffey; also 7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Anderson Funeral Home 1357 East Second Street, Franklin with Pastor Bruce Lamb officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.
