Billy Fred was born July 20, 1960, in Fairfield, California, a son of the late Claude William Collins, Sr. and Donna Rae Snyder Collins. He was a 1979 graduate of Pearl High School where he played varsity football since Jr. High.
Billy Fred truly loved the City of Pearl and his neighbors. His Patriotic spirit and dedication to our community and his neighbors was evident in everything he did.
Being a former football athlete, he was an ardent supporter of Pearl High School football, and also was an avid fan of college football. His hobbies included caring for his dogs, two of which have been by his side for 18 years, playing with his "GrandDogs", working in his yard, cooking, hunting, fishing, watching over his neighborhood, dancing, and listening to classic rock music.
Survivors include his wife of more than forty years, their children, and unborn grandchild. Glenda Collins, Justin Collins (Melissa), and Jordin Collins; Sisters, Pamela Collins Ivey (Marvin Dale), and Jeannine Collins Williams (James); His first grandchild, a baby girl, due in November; His beloved dogs, R.J., Raven, and Kassie-Mae, and his cherished "GrandDogs", Kashmere and Bella.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jessica Collins.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm, Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services will follow at 7:00pm in the funeral home chapel.
Memorials may be made to Community Animal Rescue and Adoptions of Mississippi at www.carams.org.
