William M.”Bill” Collins, 68, died Monday, June 26, 2017, at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
Bill was born in Halifax County, NC, January 08, 1949, to the late Beroy and Lucille L. Blake Collins. He was “the caring person” who would take people to doctor appointments, to visit friends, to the grocery store and to church or anyway someone needed a ride. He was an active deacon at Doors of Praise and Worship Church in Gaston and was the manager of the Farmer’s Market in Roanoke Rapids. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie F. Collins and his dog, Midnight.
Surviving are his brother, J.B. Collins and wife, Myrtle of Roanoke Rapids; niece, Crystal Staton, her husband, Thomas and their children, Haley and Clint all of Georgia; special friend, Mary Lipscomb and special cousin, Brenda Clary, both of Roanoke Rapids. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and his loving church family.
Pastor Russ Collins will conduct funeral services in the chapel at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com