Michael Austin Collins
July 21, 1944 ~ July 14, 2014
Michael Collins of Rocky Mount, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2014 at UNC Chapel Hill.
Michael was born in Somerville, MA on July 21, 1944. He leaves behind a sister, Carolanne Melvin of Florida, and brother, Joseph Collins of Tennessee. His children are Michelle Collins of Rocky Mount, Michael Collins and wife Heather of Robbinsville NC and Barbara Johnston and husband Glenn of Rocky Mount. Michael also leaves seven grandchildren, Glenn Jr., Brendan, Jordan, Nathan, Isaic, Austin and Sean.
The family will receive friends 7:00pm to 8:30pm Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Michael will be at 11:00am Thursday morning at Nashville Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph Brown officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Childrens Diabetes Foundation, 4380 S. Syracose Street, #430, Denver CO 80237 or visit www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 7/16, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Nashville United Methodist Church
209 E. Washington Street
Nashville, NC 27856
Thursday 7/17, 11:00 am
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Michelle, Barbara and family, our hearts are heavy for all of you. We know your dad is rejoicing in heaven right now and that is comfort. Love, Luanne and Marshall Jones.
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Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My heart and prayers go out to you, Brendan and all of your family during this time.
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Michelle and Brendan, We are so saddened by the loss of your dad. Praying for you and your family. Love, Tom, Jackie, Hunter, Sydney, and London
As our loved one is transitioned from this life, into a deep sleep, to be waiting on the voice of Jesus Christ, calling them to a new life. We can be thankful to God for a life well lived. Hold on to these precious memories. Your good times will help you thou the pain. God understands our pain, for he loss first, (John 3 16) What a wonderful hope we have been given