Reverend Walter Collins

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Date: Feb 03 2018 10:08 AM

Reverend Walter William Collins passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 31^st in Faydette, Alabama at the age of 88.

Walter is survived by his wife, Betty Griffin Collins; children, Sherry Herring and Steven Collins; siblings, Edwina Glover, Marilyn Balch, Art Collins, and Theresa Ann Miles.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Edna Ward Collins of Graceville, Florida; brothers, Jerry and Mike Collins; sisters Kay Berry and Nelda Yeomans.

Walter was born in Graceville, Florida in 1930 and graduated from Graceville High School before entering the U. S. Air Force. Walter was locally known for his pitching talents and played professional baseball on a local farm club team. He met his wife, Betty, and settled in Faydette, Alabama where he worked with his father-in-law running an independent grocery store and farming. He continued his education and received his theological degree from Troy State and is known and loved for his work in the ministry for several local Baptist churches.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. preceded by light food and fellowship at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.  {Title} {Name} will deliver the message at the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Walter’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; 2376 Grady Garner Road; Slocomb, AL 36375.

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