ROY COLLINS Roy Hays Collins, age 77, died Friday, April 09, 2010 at his residence in Starkville MS. Memorial graveside services were held Saturday April 10 at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery in Winona MS with Chaplain Charles Smith officiating. Memorial Funeral Home of Columbus was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Collins was born on Wednesday, February 15, 1933 in Winona, MS to the late Aubrey T. and Inez Blaylock Collins. He was a United States Navy retiree, having served as Chief of the Boat on a nuclear submarine and also served during the Korean Conflict. He will be remembered as one of our local beekeepers. Survivors include: His Wife: Brenda Harris Collins, Starkville, MS Two Daughters: Joyce Collins Cook, Birmingham, AL Janet Collins Patterson, Asheville, NC One Son: Greg Fleming, Jackson, MS Two Sisters: Evon Reed, Okolona, MS Mazelle Turner, Okolona, MS 7 Grandchildren: 1 Great Grandchild: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 115A Hwy 12 West, Starkville. MS 39759.
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