John "Jack" Walter Collins Jr.

John “Jack” Walter Collins, Jr. – born September 11, 1956, in Mobile, AL, died December 26, 2011. Jack was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 119 for 32 years. Jack was a Union Organizer for the last 8 years. He was a representative to the Alabama Pipe Trades Council. Mr. Collins was an Executive Board Member for the Southwest Labor Council and a representative to the Mobile/Pensacola Building Trade Council. He was an active volunteer and contributor to United Way. Jack was highly respected and loved by his family, friends and colleagues. He liked everyone and never met a stranger. He gave freely and asked for nothing in return. Jack will always be remembered for his jovial disposition and sincere compassion for others. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kim L. Collins; son, John “Johnny” Walter Collins, III; parents, John Walter Collins, Sr. and Geraldine Lightsey Collins; siblings: Mike (Nita) Collins, Chuck Collins, Jerry (Diana) Collins, and Lisa (Joe) Stevens; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Jack was also greatly loved by his Tennessee family: sister-in-law, Dr. Janet L. (George) Cromwell: one special aunt, Mrs. Ruby Hayes; his second mother, Mrs. Lucille Lard; and nephew, Mr. Chris (Jillian) Vinson, all of Savannah, TN. Visitation will be held from Radney Funeral Home on Dauphin Street on Sunday, January 1, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2012, from the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Home in Savannah, TN at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Neill Cemetery in Savannah. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the United Way. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.