William H. Collins Jr.

Bill was a lifelong resident of Leeds, except for the years he spent in Troy AL. playing football for Troy University.

He was preceded in death by his parents: William H. and Nancy Collins and his sister, Diane Hosey.

Bill, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother is survived by his wife, Arlene Collins; daughters: Heather Pickett (Nick Staas), & Kelsey DeLeonard; son, Trevor Collins; sister, Nancy Cain (Rod), brother, Tommy Collins (Debbie), granddaughter, Audrey Staas; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members that loved him dearly.

The family will receive friends Monday, February 3, 2014 from 6:00 PM. until 8:00 PM. at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds, AL. Celebration of life service will be Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 2:00 PM. at Kilgroe Funeral home with burial to follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Leeds, AL.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Nick's Kids Fund Box 870323 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 (205) 348-6610

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Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds directing.