In Memory

Clyde “Pee Wee) Collins - Class Of 1944

Obituary for Clyde Collins

Clyde "Pee Wee" Collins, son of the late Willard and Lillie Mae Parker Collins was born November 29, 1925 in McRoberts, Kentucky. He entered eternal life Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home in Whitesburg, Kentucky being 90 years, 1 month and 13 days of age at the time of his passing.

He married Loraine Pratt Collins, March 20, 1954 who preceded him in death on January 2, 2002. He later married Judy Kay Wilson December 5, 2002. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Korean War. He was long time member and Deacon Emeritis of the Whitesburg First Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife Judy Kay Collins of Whitesburg, Kentucky. One daughter, Lucretia Ann (Steve) Adams of Louisville, Kentucky. Two step-daughters; Melinda Combs of Apollo Beach, Florida and Allison Warrix of Whitesburg, Kentucky. One brother, Clifford (Coopie) Collins of McRoberts, Kentucky. Two sisters; Cheryl Gibson of Lily, Kentucky and Charlene Collins of McRoberts, Kentucky. One grandson, Joshua Newell (Blaire) Adams of Louisville, Kentucky. Two great- grandchildren; Kathryn Loraine and Evan Parker. Three step grandchildren; Shelby, Layla and Mason.Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by a sister, Cleo Bartley.