Earl was a veteran of the Army and served in the Korean War. After a life in the military, Earl started building homes with E. Carlton Wilton Properties before branching out to begin is own business, Collins Constructions. He had a passion for homes and taught his six sons at a young age how to read a blue print and how to build homes.
Earl is survived by his loving wife, Connie Collins; Children, Janie Kelley, Robert Collins, Martie Baker, Earl and David Collins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service for Earl will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Westhampton Memorial & Cremation Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23238.