Update/obituary:
Mr. Donald Banks Collins Sr., 78, of Williamson, passed away May 14, 2015.
He was born in Forsyth, son of the late John Collins and Carolyn Tollison Collins. He graduated from Mary Persons High School, and then attended the Georgia Institute of Technology for two years before transferring to Emory University, where he received his bachelor's degree. Don then joined the United States Navy, completed flight training school, earned his wings, and flew P2V submarine hunters. He was honorably discharged as a lieutenant commander. In 1966, he began a 30-year career as a pilot with Delta Airlines.
He was extremely active in the Pike County community, where he has lived since 1978. He was elected to the Board of Commissioners for Pike County, District 4, was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club where he coordinated the annual Tour de Pike bike ride and the bi-monthly Red Cross blood drives. Don was also a member of the Zebulon Downtown Development Authority, past president of Citizens to Promote Pike, Chairman of the 20/20 Project and was instrumental in the restoration of the courthouse. He was a founding director of Pike Historic Preservation, Inc., serving as its president for many years and was named Pike County Citizen of the Year. He was a pecan farmer, loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donald Banks Collins Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Collins; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Michelle Collins of Forsyth; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Robert McLean of Woodstock; grandchildren, Keith and Daniel Collins, Evan McLean, and Shaina Castellaw, brothers and sisters-in-law, John T. and Sandra Collins of Rome, and Joel and Jenny Collins of Phenix City, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service arranged by the Kiwanis Club of Pike County and Citizens to Promote Pike will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Moody-Daniel Funeral Home, 10170 Highway 19, Zebulon.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pike Historic Preservation, P.O. Box 489, Zebulon, GA 30295 or Kiwanis Club of Pike County, P.O. Box 1204, Zebulon, GA 30295.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held in Don's honor on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Edwards Senior Center.
~ IN MEMORY ~
Mr. Donald Collins
Aug. 10, 1936-May 14, 2015
Mr. Donald Banks Collins Sr., 78, of Williamson, passed away May 14, 2015.
He was born in Forsyth, son of the late John Collins and Carolyn Tollison Collins. He graduated from Mary Persons High School, and then attended the Georgia Institute of Technology for two years before transferring to Emory University, where he received his bachelor's degree. Don then joined the United States Navy, completed flight training school, earned his wings, and flew P2V submarine hunters. He was honorably discharged as a lieutenant commander. In 1966, he began a 30-year career as a pilot with Delta Airlines.
He was extremely active in the Pike County community, where he has lived since 1978. He was elected to the Board of Commissioners for Pike County, District 4, was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club where he coordinated the annual Tour de Pike bike ride and the bi-monthly Red Cross blood drives. Don was also a member of the Zebulon Downtown Development Authority, past president of Citizens to Promote Pike, Chairman of the 20/20 Project and was instrumental in the restoration of the courthouse. He was a founding director of Pike Historic Preservation, Inc., serving as its president for many years and was named Pike County Citizen of the Year. He was a pecan farmer, loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donald Banks Collins Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Collins; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Michelle Collins of Forsyth; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Robert McLean of Woodstock; grandchildren, Keith and Daniel Collins, Evan McLean, and Shaina Castellaw, brothers and sisters-in-law, John T. and Sandra Collins of Rome, and Joel and Jenny Collins of Phenix City, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service arranged by the Kiwanis Club of Pike County and Citizens to Promote Pike will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Moody-Daniel Funeral Home, 10170 Highway 19, Zebulon.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pike Historic Preservation, P.O. Box 489, Zebulon, GA 30295 or Kiwanis Club of Pike County, P.O. Box 1204, Zebulon, GA 30295.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held in Don's honor on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Edwards Senior Center.
~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Don Collins Sr.
August 10, 1936 ~ May 14,
2015
News has been received with the passing
of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Donald Banks Collins
Sr., age 78. Captain Collins joined Delta Air Lines 02-14-1966 and retired at
the mandatory age 60 in 1996, based 030/ATL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Moody-Daniel Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook please visit
Captain Collins was preceded in death
with the passing of his son Don Collins Jr. in July 2012.
Survived by his wife Billie personal
condolences may be sent to the family at
2066 Drew Allen Road , Williamson GA
30292-3426 ... (770) 567-3033
Should we hear more as to services we
will be sure to pass that information along.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the
PCN
Don Collins, 78, passes .....
Posted by Rachel McDaniel
in Top Stories
Don Collins, a former county commissioner
who was instrumental in promoting the renovation of the courthouse, passed away
Thursday, May 14. He was a leader of many organizations in the community and was
the president of the Pike Historic Preservation and a founding member of the
nonprofit organization. He was a longtime Kiwanis member and a faithful blood
donor and helper at American Red Cross blood drives. For many years, he managed
the Tour de Pike for Kiwanis, which has brought thousands of cyclists to the
area over the years.
From: David L. Roberts Sent: Friday,
May 15, 2015 12:51 PM Subject: DEATH of retired DL Captain Donald B.
Collins
CARES AND CONCERNSThank you to
retired ATL Captain Plato Rhyne, Jr. for sending the sad news of the death of
retired Delta Captain Donald B. Collins, 78. Don was born 8/10/1936 and hired
by Delta 2/14/1966. I will send more when I get it. Expressions of condolence
may be sent to his wife Mrs. Billie Collins and the family at 2066 Drew Allen
Road, Williamson, GA 30292, phone 770-584-1717, email < nutty1@bellsouth.net >.
Dave
Subject: Don Collins From: Plato Rhyne <plato2@bellsouth.net> Date: Thu, 14 May 2015
Just wanted to let you know that I got a call and Don Collins passed away today. I have been unable to reach Billie and I will pass along details as they become available.
Subject: Don Collins From: Plato Rhyne <plato2@bellsouth.net> Date: Thu, 14 May 2015
Just wanted to let you know that I got a call and Don Collins passed away today. I have been unable to reach Billie and I will pass along details as they become available.
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