Andrew "Gyp" Collins, Jr.
May 24, 1927 - July 5, 2017 |
Born: Tuesday May 24, 1927 Died: Wednesday Jul 5, 2017 |
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Andrew "Gyp" Collins, Jr., 90, of 905 McConnell Avenue in Eden, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 5, 2017, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, July 9, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at the funeral home.
Mr. Collins was born May 24, 1927 in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Andrew Collins, Sr. and Fatima Richardson Collins. He was a retired Magistrate for Rockingham County. Gyp was a busy man during his working years. He ran many businesses along with being the Founder of The Lord's Pantry, a ministry that reached many in our community. He was a past Master Mason, Leaksville Lodge #136 and was a charter member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Chaney Collins of the home; son, Jerry Collins of the home; one granddaughter, Francis Cochran of Eden; and two great-grandchildren, Makala Cochran and Caroline Cochran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daugther, Karen Southern.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com