Tom Collins

Tom Collins Sr. was born on November 23, 1954, in Holly Bluff, MS, to the late Willie and Beulah Collins. He is also preceded in death by two sisters: Rosie Mae Westbrooks and Lee Etta Curry; and four brothers: Willie Collins Jr., Willie Lee Coleman, O.B. Coleman, and George Earl Collins. Tom was introduced to Christ at a young age and baptized at New Foundation Baptist Church. Tom graduated from Holly Bluff Line Consolidated School, where he discovered his love for auto mechanics. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing, and hosting cookouts for his family and friends. Tom was an exceptional mechanic. He worked as a mechanic for the City of Yazoo, Yazoo Motors, and Watson Quality Ford. He also owned his own shop for many years before falling ill. Tom leaves behind to cherish his memory seven sons: George Hunter, Christopher McGee, Arthur (Chiquita) Milsap, Walter Milsap, Rodney Collins, Donald LauShaul, and Tom Collins Jr.; six daughters: Coronica (Vincent) Horrice, Demetra (Percy) Collins-Taylor, Lakeisha Collins, Quiana (Alfred) McGee-Jackson, Tomika (Clyde) Roby, and Anita Collins; four brothers: Roy Lee Coleman, Robert (Tracy) Collins, Isaac Collins, and Lonnie (Gail) Collins; three sisters: Beulah Brandshaw, Ethel Thomas, and Delorris (A.C.) Smith has a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Tom also had a special friend, Sarah Francis, who stood by his side for many years.