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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Eddie Will
Collins
February 8, 1950 – May 2, 2017
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Eddie Will Collins, Sr.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" II Timothy 4:7
Eddie Will was the oldest of 7 children born to the parentage of the late Izear Collins and the late Rachel Lee Jefferson. He was born February 8, 1950 and he was called home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2017.
He united with the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Linza Cotton until God called him home. Eddie Will attended Wesley Ray High and was a member of the Class of 1968. Eddie Will drove trucks for over forty (40) years which he loved doing, he also truly enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, a memory each of them will cherish forever in their hearts.
Eddie Will was married to the loving Elnora Martin Collins and to this union five (5) children were born.
Eddie Will leaves to cherish his memories his wife of forty-eight (48) years, Mrs. Elnora Martin Collins; three daughters: Mrs. Marilyn (Zachary, Sr.) Harry of San Diego, CA, La'Kisha (June, Sr.) Crumedy of Oklahoma City, OK and Mrs. Stephanie (Steven, Sr.) Sherdian of Angie, LA; two sons: Eddie Will Collins, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ and Keith Collins of Lake Charles, LA.
He leaves behind his pride and joy the ultimate reason for his happiness, twenty-seven (27) grandchildren, seven (7) great-grandchildren, and 3 more, soon to be delivered great-grandchildren. He leaves sisters: Cary May Harry, Carrie Lee Collins, Nita Sims, Lona Mae Collins, Jeanette Collins, Ernestine Smith; brothers: Jimmie McKenzie, Johnny Ray Weary, Johnny Rae Weary, Roosevelt Smith and Otis Paul Smith; step-father, Levon Jefferson and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Ree Hewitt and brother, Izear Smith, mother-in-law, a true example of Godly love and wisdom Birdie Mae Martin and father-in-law Joe Martin.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00pm with viewing from 12 – 1pm at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Varnado, LA, Dr. Linza Cotton officiating
Eddie Will Collins, Sr.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" II Timothy 4:7
Eddie Will was the oldest of 7 children born to the parentage of the late Izear Collins and the late Rachel Lee Jefferson. He was born February 8, 1950 and he was called home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2017.
He united with the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Linza Cotton until God called him home. Eddie Will attended Wesley Ray High and was a member of the Class of 1968. Eddie Will drove trucks for over forty (40) years which he loved doing, he also truly enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, a memory each of them will cherish forever in their hearts.
Eddie Will was married to the loving Elnora Martin Collins and to this union five (5) children were born.
Eddie Will leaves to cherish his memories his wife of forty-eight (48) years, Mrs. Elnora Martin Collins; three daughters: Mrs. Marilyn (Zachary, Sr.) Harry of San Diego, CA, La'Kisha (June, Sr.) Crumedy of Oklahoma City, OK and Mrs. Stephanie (Steven, Sr.) Sherdian of Angie, LA; two sons: Eddie Will Collins, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ and Keith Collins of Lake Charles, LA.
He leaves behind his pride and joy the ultimate reason for his happiness, twenty-seven (27) grandchildren, seven (7) great-grandchildren, and 3 more, soon to be delivered great-grandchildren. He leaves sisters: Cary May Harry, Carrie Lee Collins, Nita Sims, Lona Mae Collins, Jeanette Collins, Ernestine Smith; brothers: Jimmie McKenzie, Johnny Ray Weary, Johnny Rae Weary, Roosevelt Smith and Otis Paul Smith; step-father, Levon Jefferson and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Ree Hewitt and brother, Izear Smith, mother-in-law, a true example of Godly love and wisdom Birdie Mae Martin and father-in-law Joe Martin.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00pm with viewing from 12 – 1pm at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Varnado, LA, Dr. Linza Cotton officiating
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