1931
Floyd
2008
Floyd Collins
February 23, 1931 — May 3, 2008
COLLINS, FLOYD HENRY, age 77, of Christiansburg, formerly of Charlottesville, VA, passed away Saturday, May 03, 2008 in a Charlottesville Hospital.
Born in Christiansburg, VA he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. A charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, he co-founded and served as the first president of the Northside Little League and retired as an engineer with Sperry Marine all in the Charlottesville’s area.
Son of the late William Howard and Lucille Clarke Collins he was also preceded in death by brothers, Freddie, John and Billy and sister Marie. Surviving are his children, Rene´ Collins, Scott Collins, Lisa Wood, Jeff Collins and Brian Collins; a brother, Ernest Collins; a sister, Peggie Ann Wilburn; 7 grandchildren and a special friend, Grace.
The family suggest that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Myositis Association, (for information go to www.myositis.org ) The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, VA from 10 until 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6th at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery.
Born in Christiansburg, VA he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. A charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, he co-founded and served as the first president of the Northside Little League and retired as an engineer with Sperry Marine all in the Charlottesville’s area.
Son of the late William Howard and Lucille Clarke Collins he was also preceded in death by brothers, Freddie, John and Billy and sister Marie. Surviving are his children, Rene´ Collins, Scott Collins, Lisa Wood, Jeff Collins and Brian Collins; a brother, Ernest Collins; a sister, Peggie Ann Wilburn; 7 grandchildren and a special friend, Grace.
The family suggest that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Myositis Association, (for information go to www.myositis.org ) The family will receive friends at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, VA from 10 until 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6th at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery.
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