He was born in Warren, Ohio on October 11, 1942 the son of the late, Charles Henry Collins and Mary Kovacs Collins and he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ann Collins also a son, Michael Drajic; a sister, Faye Bungard; two brothers, Herb Collins and Charlie Collins; and a special pet named, Arielle.
Mr. Collins was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an active member of the Senior Center in Calabash. Everyone knew him as “Poppy”, he never met a stranger, and will be greatly missed.
Surviving are: five children, Monica Partridge of Palm Desert, CA; Jennifer Peterson (Ron) of Longs, SC, Lorraine Collins of Calabash, NC, William Collins (Lisa) of Cortland, OH and Steve Drajic (Mechelle) of Wilmington, NC; nine grandchildren, Kyra Collins, Jarett Collins, Josh Collins, Ella Collins, Noah Partridge, Jonah Partridge, Jacob Partridge, Michael Drajic and Alyssa Drajic; and a special pet named Molly.
Calling hours will be held from 4pm to 6pm at the First Community Church in Leavittsburg, Ohio on Monday, Jan. 21st Service to take place at 6pm with a dinner to follow in the adjoining Church Fellowship Hall.
Online condolences may be sent to www.shallottefunerals.com.
A service of White Funeral and Cremation Service Shallotte Chapel, 3660 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-3333.
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