A. N. "Nelson" Collins, 93, of 906 Meadow Road, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 3 pm on Wednesay, October 27, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Born July 12, 1917 in Stone, KY, Mr. Collins was the son of the late Harvey Lee and Emma Vaughn Collins. He was a member of Immanuel Friends Church and a member of Modern Woodmen of the World. Mr. Collins retired from Fieldcrest Mills. Surviving is his wife, Lolene Cassell Collins; his children, Brenda Harger and husband, Tom, and Nathan Collins an wife, Judy, all of Eden; sisters, Opal Bailey of Princeton, West Virginia and Eleanor Spencer of Eden; brother, Neil Collins and wife, Evelyn of Fruitland Park, Florida; brother-in-law, Roy Barber of Florida; four grandchildren, Paul Nathan Collins, Todd Collins, Rob Harger, and Tyler Harger; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin and Damon Collins; and a sister, Arie Barker. The family will receive friends 1:30 pm to 2:45, on Wednesday, prior to the service at Fair Funeral Home before proceeding to the cemetery for the graveside service; and at other times at the home of his children, Brenda Harger, 1716 Town Creek Road in Eden, and Nathan Collins, 2013 Mill Avenue in Eden. Memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Friends Church, Fieldcrest Road, Eden, NC 27288 Online condolences may be offered to the Collins family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Brenda and Nathan, So sorry to hear about your dad.
Barbara Smith
Nathan, Judy, Jay and Todd, We wanted to let you know that we were praying for your family during the passing of your loved one. I am sure that he will be missed in the coming days. God bless each of you...
Randy and Lisa Frazier Evans
Want to send my prayers to all the Collins'family.Nathan(Mr.Collins)want to especially send our prayers to your family from all the Ellis family of Ray and Lena,whom you have always been good to. So we will always thank you for that. May God Bless... Mark&Gina Ellis
Mark Ellis
Nathan & Brenda we were sorry to hear about Nelson.He was a gentle kind and loving man.He will be greatly missed.Our prayers go out to you and your family,may God keep his loving arms around you.Ray&Pam Lewis
Ray&Pam Lewis
Dearest Family Members, I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. I understand your dad was a real strong fighter and I know you stood by him at all times as well as your mom.It isn't easy to let them go but sometimes we know that God knows when to take them to their heavenly home.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to Family, Barbara
Barbara Gammons
Dear Nathan & Judy, We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Collins' passing. We just found out this morning. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. We will be praying for you and your family. Love, Randy & Debbie Mattox
Randy & Debbie Mattox
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
JB & Linda Axsom
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