Walter James Collins

March 19, 1936 - November 9, 2020

Walter James Collins, 84, of Griffin, widower of Lovada Jane Walker Collins died Monday, November 9, 2020 at his daughter’s home. Born in Griffin, March 19, 1937, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary Lizzie Parrott Collins. He was retired from Cronic Chevrolet after over twenty years of service where he worked in Paint and Body repair. He was an outdoorsman, loving to hunt, fish and garden. He always enjoyed working on and repairing old cars. Mr. Collins was the last member of his immediate family. He was also preceded in death by children, Tommy Collins, Dee Collins and Lee Collins. Surviving are children, Steve Collins and wife Donna of Locust Grove, Teena Collins of Barnesville, Jerry P. Collins of Griffin, Elizabeth Savage of Byron and Michelle Ray and husband Tommy of Griffin; grandchildren, Ricky Still, Sandy Bulloch, Kyle Collins, Victoria Perkins, John Savage, Sydney Savage, Shannon Bjorgaard, Jennifer White, Brennan Ray, Laura Ray, Bo Ray, Lyndi Ray, Bryan Crooms, Casey Smith and Patricia Martinez; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. A celebration of Mr. Collins life will be at the home of his daughter, Michelle Ray, 1506 Teakwood Drive in Griffin Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM. Private inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.