Foy "Poppy" Collins

Sylacauga, AL. - Foy "Poppy" Collins, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Foy is survived by his sister, Gerry Turner; three children, Jeff Collins, Donna Collins (Rick), Casey Collins; three grandchildren, Ryan Collins (Alysia), Trevor Morrison (Nichole), Jacob Collins (Marlee); and five great grandchildren, Aubrey Collins, Kenley Morrison, Trace Ewing, Rhett Collins and Charlie Kay Collins.

Foy was preceded in death by his parents, George and Enola Collins; and siblings, Billy Collins (Clo), Ann Kelley (Earl), Hilda Harris (Charles), Margie Sullivan, Mary Holt (Ed); mother of his children, Faye Collins and daughter-in-law, Milinda Collins.

He was active member of Sylacauga Country Club for 20 plus years. He loved golf and fishing. He never met a stranger and was giving to his community. Poppy loved his family and thought of his neighbors as family. He was technology savvy and desired hard work. He was a avid motorcycle lover for 20 plus years and was a member of the Coosa Valley Fitness. He embraced being a grandfather to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial for family and friends to gather will be Friday, March 8, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Radney-Smith Funeral Home.

Instead of flowers, please send donations to Sylacauga Animal Shelter, Oak Grove Community Center or the Sylacauga Country Club.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.

Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL handled the arrangements.